Electrostatic Induction
 

Electrostatic Induction problem 1


Two uncharged metal spheres X and Y rest on insulating stands and touch each other. A negatively charged plastic rod is brought near to sphere X.




Using the insulating stand, sphere Y is moved away from sphere X. What are the signs and the relative magnitudes of the charges induced on X and Y?



 

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