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An uncharged conductor is placed near a charged conductor, then_____________?

Correct answer: B. the uncharged conductor gets charged by induction and then attracted towards the charging body

  • A. the uncharged conductor gets charged by conduction
  • B. the uncharged conductor gets charged by induction and then attracted towards the charging body
  • C. the uncharged conductor is attracted first and then charged by induction
  • D. it remains as suchTry CAD Software

Explanation

A nearby charged conductor polarizes the uncharged conductor by induction, producing opposite charge nearer to it and hence a net attraction. No direct conduction is required for this effect.

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