Chapter 16, Problem 6Q

A positively charged rod is brought close to a neutral piece of paper, which it attracts. Draw a diagram showing the separation of charge in the paper, and explain why attraction occurs.

To determine

To draw a diagram showing the separation of charge in the paper, and explain why attraction occurs.

Answer to Problem 6Q

Solution:

When a positively charged rod is brought near a neutral piece of paper, it first induces a negative charge near the end facing it, after inducing a negative charge, it attracts the piece of paper because unlike charges attracts each other.

Explanation of Solution

When a positively charged rod is brought near a neutral piece of paper, it first induces a negative charge near the end facing it, after inducing a negative charge, it attracts the piece of paper because unlike charges attracts each other. This is case of induction followed by attraction. Diagram is shown below showing the separation of charge in the paper.