the diagram below, a solid, spherical, conductor is brought near a negatively-charged plastic rod. Which of the following effects best explains the resultant charge separation in the conducting sphere?

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n the diagram below, a solid, spherical, conductor is brought near a negatively-charged plastic rod. Which of the following effects best explains the resultant charge separation in the conducting sphere? 

 



 

  a.

Charging by induction

  b.

Charging by convection

  c.

Charging by friction

  d.

Charging by conduction

  e.

Charging by polarization

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In the diagram below, a solid, spherical conductor is brought near a negatively-charged plastic rod. Which of the following effects best explains the resultant charge separation in the conducting sphere?

**Diagram Explanation:**

The diagram depicts a negatively-charged plastic rod positioned near a conducting sphere. The conducting sphere is labeled "Electrically neutral," indicating that it initially has no net charge. 

- The plastic rod is shown with several negative signs ("-"), indicating its negative charge.
- The conducting sphere, when exposed to the plastic rod, displays a separation of charges:
  - On the side of the sphere closest to the plastic rod, there is an accumulation of positive charges ("+").
  - On the side of the sphere farthest from the plastic rod, there is an accumulation of negative charges ("-").
- An arrow labeled "Attraction" points from the positive charges in the sphere towards the plastic rod, illustrating the attraction between unlike charges.

**Multiple Choice Options:**

a. Charging by induction  
b. Charging by convection  
c. Charging by friction  
d. Charging by conduction  
e. Charging by polarization  

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This image and accompanying question are designed to help students understand the concept of charge separation in conductors when influenced by external electric fields.
Transcribed Image Text:**Transcription for Educational Website** --- In the diagram below, a solid, spherical conductor is brought near a negatively-charged plastic rod. Which of the following effects best explains the resultant charge separation in the conducting sphere? **Diagram Explanation:** The diagram depicts a negatively-charged plastic rod positioned near a conducting sphere. The conducting sphere is labeled "Electrically neutral," indicating that it initially has no net charge. - The plastic rod is shown with several negative signs ("-"), indicating its negative charge. - The conducting sphere, when exposed to the plastic rod, displays a separation of charges: - On the side of the sphere closest to the plastic rod, there is an accumulation of positive charges ("+"). - On the side of the sphere farthest from the plastic rod, there is an accumulation of negative charges ("-"). - An arrow labeled "Attraction" points from the positive charges in the sphere towards the plastic rod, illustrating the attraction between unlike charges. **Multiple Choice Options:** a. Charging by induction b. Charging by convection c. Charging by friction d. Charging by conduction e. Charging by polarization --- This image and accompanying question are designed to help students understand the concept of charge separation in conductors when influenced by external electric fields.
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