When a conductor mounted on an insulating stand is charged and left for sometime, the conductor eventually loses all its charges. This is because the
A
electric charges evaporate from the surface of the conductor
B
charges are connected to earth
C
charges on the conductor are neutralized by opposite charges from the surrounding air
D
charges ionize the surrounding air
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
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