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When a conductor is charged by induction, is the induced surface charge on the conductor the same or opposite the charge of the object inducing the surface charge?
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Charging by induction involves bringing a charged object close to a conductor without touching it. This causes a redistribution of charges within the conductor due to the electric field of the charged object. Show more…
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