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GK QUESTION#3161

What does it mean when an object has a positive charge?

  1. AIt has more electrons than protons
  2. BIt has more protons than electronsCorrect answer
  3. CIt has more neutrons than electrons
  4. DIt has more neutrons than protons
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B. It has more protons than electrons

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For an ordinary object made of nuclei and electrons, net positive charge means the total proton charge exceeds the total electron charge. It therefore has more protons than electrons, usually because electrons have been removed; neutrons do not contribute net charge.

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