A teacher places a metal can on top of an insulating foam cup and touches the side of the foam cup with a negatively charged rod. The setup is shown in the picture below. What will happen to the negatively charged electrons when the rod touches the metal can? (1 point) Responses The electrons will transfer to the can because it is the conductor. The electrons will transfer to the can because it is the conductor. The electrons will transfer to the can because it is an insulator. The electrons will transfer to the can because it is an insulator. The electrons will transfer to the foam cup because it is a conductor. The electrons will transfer to the foam cup because it is a conductor. The electrons will transfer to the foam cup because it is an insulator.

Answer 1

The correct response is: The electrons will transfer to the can because it is the conductor.

When the negatively charged rod touches the metal can, the excess electrons from the rod will move to the metal can because metal is a conductor, allowing the flow of electric charge. The insulating foam cup, on the other hand, does not allow for the free movement of electrons.