Question: A rubber rod rubbed with fur acquires a charge of 4.8 x 10-9 C. (a) Is the charge on the fur (1) positive, (2)

A rubber rod rubbed with fur acquires a charge of – 4.8 x 10-9 C.
(a) Is the charge on the fur (1) positive, (2) zero, or (3) negative? Why?
(b) What is the charge on the fur, and how much mass is transferred to or from the rod?
(c) How much mass has the rubber rod lost or gained?

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