WAEC Physics 2013 Objective — Question 34
Question 34 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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When a person holds a negatively charged metal rod and stands bare-footed on the ground, how will the charges leak?
- A. Negative charges flow to ground through the person's bodyCorrect
- B. Positive charges flow from the ground through his body to neutralize the negative charges
- C. Positive charges in the air neutralize the negative charges the person is holding
- D. Negative charges will leak through the air
Explanation
The excess negative charges on the rod/person will flow through the body to the ground, where they can disperse.
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