a balloon has a negative charge. a glass rod ...

a balloon has a negative charge. a glass rod has a positive charge. what will happen when the glass rod is brought near the balloon? a the balloon will be repelled by the rod. b the balloon will be attracted to the rod. c the balloon will remain in place. d the balloon will spin in circles.

Answer

# Explanation: ## Step1: Recall electric - charge interaction Opposite charges attract. ## Step2: Identify charges The balloon has a negative charge and the glass rod has a positive charge. # Answer: B. The balloon will be attracted to the rod.