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

Question

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

Answer 1

When neutral object A is charged by induction by charged object B, the correct answer is:

a. Charges on object A are rearranged.

In induction, the presence of the charged object B causes the charges within object A to move, leading to a separation of charges (polarization) within object A. However, there is no transfer of charge between the two objects; the total charge remains the same.