Rankers Physics
Topic: Electrostatics
Subtopic: Properties of Charges

Mark correct option :
Like charged bodies always repel each other
Like charged bodies always attract each other
Like charged bodies may attract each other
None of the above

Solution:

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.

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