Explanation When the left half of the insulator is negatively charged, it will induce a polarization on the conductor. Thus, the conductor will be getting a positive charge on the bottom and a negative charge on the top. Since, the top side of the conductor is grounded; the negative charge accumulated on the top of the conductor will drain. Thus, the net charge of the conductor will be positive if left side of the insulator is negatively charged...

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