The production and type of charge of a body can only be accounted for by the?
A
deficiency or surplus of electrons
B
equibrium in protons and neutrons
C
deficiency or surplus of protrons
D
deficiency or surplus of neutrons
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The charge of a body is determined by the imbalance between the number of protons (positively charged) and electrons (negatively charged). A deficiency of electrons results in a positive charge, while a surplus of electrons results in a negative charge.
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