Object Y carries a net negative charge after being rubbed by fur. Cassie holds onto one end of object Y and brings the other end of object Y near some scraps of paper, which become attracted to it. Cassie is electrically grounded.
Which of the following statements is true?
  A. 
Object Y gained protons from the fur.
  B. 
Object Y is a conductor.
  C. 
Object Y is an insulator.
  D. 
Object Y gained protons from the paper.