PH-709
Charging by induction
Physics · Secondary 3 · Medium · Charging by induction
Two identical neutral metal spheres, X and Y, are touching each other on insulating stands. A negatively charged rod is brought close to X only, without touching. While the rod is in place, the spheres are separated, then the rod is removed.
Which statement describes the final charges on X and Y?
Which statement describes the final charges on X and Y?
- X becomes positively charged and Y becomes negatively charged
- X becomes negatively charged and Y becomes positively charged
- Both X and Y become negatively charged
- Both X and Y remain neutral
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