Properties of Charges: Practice Problem & Solution

Short Solution (Best for NEET):

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Properties of Charges. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

The statement "Like charged bodies may attract each other" is correct in certain situations due to charge redistribution. Here's the explanation:

• When two like-charged bodies are brought close to each other, the distribution of charges on their surfaces may become non-uniform. This happens due to polarization effects caused by the electric fields of each body.
• If the bodies are not perfectly conducting or have uneven shapes, the induced charge distributions may result in regions of opposite charge between the bodies, leading to localized attraction despite the overall like charges.

Thus, under specific conditions, like-charged bodies can exhibit attraction.