Physics
Two objects when rubbed together get charged. The charges on them are:
- equal and opposite
- equal and similar
- unequal and similar
- unequal and opposite
Static Electricity
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equal and opposite
Reason — When two objects are rubbed there is transfer of free electrons. One body loses electrons and becomes positively charged while the other body gains equal number of electrons and becomes negatively charged. So the charges are equal and opposite.
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