Question
If a body is charged by rubbing it, its weight
  1. Remains precisely constant.
  2. Increases slightly.
  3. Decreases slightly.
  4. May increase slightly or may decrease slightly.

Answer

  1. May increase slightly or may decrease slightly.

Explanation:

If a body is charged by rubbing it, its weight may increase slightly or may decrease slightly.

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