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

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Charge transfers from object A to object B.
Charge transfers from object A to object B.

Charges on object A are rearranged.
Charges on object A are rearranged.

Charges on object B are rearranged.
Charges on object B are rearranged.

Charge transfers from object B to object A.

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When a neutral object A is charged by induction by a charged object B, charges on object A are rearranged.

Induction involves the presence of a charged object (object B) causing a redistribution of charges within a neutral object (object A) without direct contact. The side of object A closest to object B will have a charge opposite to that of object B, while the farther side will have a charge of the same type as object B. If the neutral object A is then grounded or otherwise allowed to lose or gain charge, it can become charged.