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Is electrons gained or lost when a rod becomes positively charged after it is rubbed with a dry silk cloth?

Is electrons gained or lost when a rod becomes positively charged after it is rubbed with a dry silk cloth?
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Is electrons gained or lost when a rod becomes positively charged after it is rubbed with a dry silk cloth?

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It has lost electrons as electrons are negatively charged particles, hence a loss of electrons will leave the rod positively charged.
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