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Object A is metallic and electrically neutral. It is charged by induction so that it acquires a charge of -3.0 x 10^-6 C. Object B is identical to object A and is also electrically neutral. It is charged by induction so that it acquires a charge of +3.0 x 10^-6 C. What is the difference in mass between the charged objects and which has the greater mass?

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Object A is metallic and electrically neutral. It is charged by induction so that it acquires a charge of -3.0 x 10^-6 C. Object B is identical to object A and is also electrically neutral. It is charged by induction so that it acquires a charge of +3.0 x 10^-6 C. ...

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