A negatively-charged rod is held near an aluminum can that rests on a dry wood table. If you momentarily touch the opposite side of the can with your finger, the can becomes

A) positively charged.
B) negatively charged.
C) partially discharged.
D) completely discharged.
E) none of the above


Answer: A

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