A scientist is researching what happens when a neutral metal sphere located on an insulated stand is touched by a negatively charged rod. The set up for the scientist’s experiment is shown in the picture below.
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What will happen to the excess electrons when the negatively charged rod touches the metal sphere?
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When the negatively charged rod touches the metal sphere, the excess electrons will flow from the negatively charged rod to the neutral metal sphere. This will cause the metal sphere to become negatively charged.
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