Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
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Chapter 21, Problem 7Q
Figures 21–7 and 21–8 show how a charged rod placed near an uncharged metal object can attract (or repel) electrons. There are a great many electrons in the metal, yet only some of them move as shown. Why not all of them?
FIGURE 21-7 Charging by induction.
FIGURE 21-8 Inducing a charge on an object connected to ground.
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