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One metallic sphere A is given a positive charge whereas another identical metallic sphere B of the exactly same mass as A is given an equal amount of negative charge. Then, 

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a

masses of A and still remain equal

b

mass of A increases

c

mass of B decreases

d

mass of B increases

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

When a body is negatively charged, more electrons are given to it, so its massincreases. So, this is the reason why the mass of sphere B increases when given equal amount of negative charge.

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One metallic sphere A is given a positive charge whereas another identical metallic sphere B of the exactly same mass as A is given an equal amount of negative charge. Then,