Induction: A plastic rod is charged up by rubbing a wool cloth, and brought to an initially neutral metallic sphere that is insulated from ground. It is allowed to touch the sphere for a few seconds, and then is separated from the sphere by a small distance. After the rod is separated, the rod

A. is repelled by the sphere.
B. is attracted to the sphere.
C. feels no force due to the sphere.


Answer: A

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