Five balls numbered $1$ to $5$ are suspended using separate threads. Pairs $(1, 2)$, $(2, 4)$ and $(4, 1)$ show electrostatic attraction, while pair $(2, 3)$ and $(4, 5)$ show repulsion. Therefore ball $1$ must be

  • A

    Positively charged

  • B

    Negatively charged

  • C

    Neutral

  • D

    Made of metal

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