Question
What charge will be induced in the sphere on the right?
A.No charge (neutral)
B.Negative
C.Positive
A.No charge (neutral)
B.Negative
C.Positive
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To determine the charge induced in the sphere on the right, we need more context about any charges, fields, or other relevant details in the surrounding environment. However, I can provide a general explanation of the principles involved.
When a charged object is brought near a neutral conductive sphere, the sphere will experience polarization. If the charged object is positive, it will attract electrons from the sphere, inducing a negative charge on the side of the sphere closest to the charged object and a positive charge on the opposite side. Conversely, if the charged object is negative, it will repel electrons, leading to a positive charge on the side of the sphere closest to the charged object and a negative charge on the opposite side.
Thus, if the sphere on the right is neutral and a positively charged object approaches it, the induced charge on the sphere will be negative. If a negatively charged object approaches, the induced charge will be positive.
Given just the options:
- If no specific charge is mentioned for the object near the sphere (and assuming a charged object is near), it’s likely that the induced charge on the sphere would be either negative or positive depending on the nature of the nearby charge.
- If the charged object near the sphere is unspecified and the sphere is neutral, option A ("No charge (neutral)") can apply only if no external charge is influencing it.
In summary, without additional information about the nearby charge, I cannot definitively determine the answer. If you can clarify the situation further, I’d be glad to help!
When a charged object is brought near a neutral conductive sphere, the sphere will experience polarization. If the charged object is positive, it will attract electrons from the sphere, inducing a negative charge on the side of the sphere closest to the charged object and a positive charge on the opposite side. Conversely, if the charged object is negative, it will repel electrons, leading to a positive charge on the side of the sphere closest to the charged object and a negative charge on the opposite side.
Thus, if the sphere on the right is neutral and a positively charged object approaches it, the induced charge on the sphere will be negative. If a negatively charged object approaches, the induced charge will be positive.
Given just the options:
- If no specific charge is mentioned for the object near the sphere (and assuming a charged object is near), it’s likely that the induced charge on the sphere would be either negative or positive depending on the nature of the nearby charge.
- If the charged object near the sphere is unspecified and the sphere is neutral, option A ("No charge (neutral)") can apply only if no external charge is influencing it.
In summary, without additional information about the nearby charge, I cannot definitively determine the answer. If you can clarify the situation further, I’d be glad to help!