Electrostatic induction

Electricity and Magnetism Level 2

In the above diagram, ( A ) (A) is the distribution of electrical charges in an object, being influenced by a nearby electrified body ( B ) . (B). What are the object ( A ) (A) and the type of charge on ( B ) , (B), respectively?

A: insulator, B: negative(-) A: insulator, B: positive(+) A: conductor, B: negative(-) A: conductor, B: positive(+)

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Lakshan Dumpa by Lakshan Dumpa , 24, India

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Looking at the diagrams, we know that the charges in the insulator are unable to move about freely. Hence, the charges are unable to be separated into two distinct regions of opposite charges. However, despite the restricted movement, the charges are still able to rotate towards the influence to the charged body. Since, the negative charges are primarily facing the charged body, therefore B is positive as unlike charges attract.

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