Simple physics question?

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I suppose that will be because the electrons will travel from the rod to your hand to the ground. Thus they will be delivered to EARTH. Then there will be no electrons on the rod. Thus no charge.


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Why can't a metal rod that is held in your hand be charged? We went over this is class today and I don't fully understand it. Is is because metal is a conductor? Help with understanding this would be greatly appreciated.
 
I suppose that will be because the electrons will travel from the rod to your hand to the ground. Thus they will be delivered to EARTH. Then there will be no electrons on the rod. Thus no charge.


PEACE
 
You act as a ground for the metal rod. The charge you pass to the metal rod passes through you and on to the ground, not allowing charge to build up in the rod.
 
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