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Benjamin places a negatively charged glass rod near a neutrally charged metal sphere. What happens to the charges on the sphere? Select all that apply.
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The entire surface of the sphere becomes positively charged.
The entire surface of the sphere becomes negatively charged.
The surface of the sphere near the glass rod becomes positively charged.
The surface of the sphere near the glass rod becomes negatively charged.
The surface of the sphere on the opposite side from the glass rod becomes negatively charged.
The surface of the sphere on the opposite side from the glass rod becomes positively charged.

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Correct choices:
- The surface of the sphere near the glass rod becomes positively charged.
- The surface of the sphere on the opposite side from the glass rod becomes negatively charged.

Explanation: The negative rod repels free electrons in the metal, driving them to the far side. That leaves a deficit of electrons (induced positive charge) on the near side and an excess of electrons (induced negative charge) on the far side. The sphere as a whole remains electrically neutral.