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If a negatively charged object is brought near a neutrally charged sphere, what will happen?

The protons will jump to the negatively charged object making both objects neutral.

The electrons will jump to the charged object.

The electrons will move away from the negatively charged object.


The protons will move away from the negatively charged object.

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Answer:

The electrons will move away from the negatively charged object.

Step-by-step explanation:

Protons can't move. Only electrons can jump from one to another.

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