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Which occurs when neutral object A is charged by induction by charged object B?

a
Charges on object A are rearranged.
b
Charge transfers from object A to object B.
c
Charge transfers from object B to object A.
d
Charges on object B are rearranged.

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a

When a charged object B is brought near a neutral object A, the electric field of B causes the charges in A to redistribute (polarize): opposite charges are attracted toward B and like charges are repelled. No net charge is transferred between A and B unless a connection (grounding or contact) is made.