(A) (B)X and Y Are Two Initially Uncharged Metal Spheres on Initially

Multiple Choice

(a)

(b)

X and Y are two initially uncharged metal spheres on insulating stands,and they are in contact with each other.A positively charged rod R is brought close to X as shown in part (a) of the figure.Sphere Y is now moved away from X,as shown in part (b) .What are the final charge states of X and Y?

A) Both X and Y are neutral.
B) X is positive and Y is neutral.
C) X is neutral and Y is positive.
D) X is negative and Y is positive.
E) Both X and Y are negative.