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10.2 Conservation of Electric Charge and the Process of Charging
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Experimental setup showing the metal plate, nearby positively charged rod, and ground wire.
Experimental setup showing the metal plate, nearby positively charged rod, and ground wire.
An uncharged metal plate is supported on an insulating stand. A positively charged insulating rod is brought near the left side of the plate without touching it. While the rod remains in position, the right side of the plate is briefly connected to Earth with a conducting wire and then disconnected. Finally, the rod is removed. Which of the following correctly identifies the net charge remaining on the metal plate and provides the correct physical justification?

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