Methods of Charging - Induction

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Introduction to Charged and Uncharged Bodies

Charged Body :
A body which possess charge is called charged body. But this charge may be either positive or negative. 
Depending upon the nature of charge, a charged body may be classified as follow :
  • Positively Charged Body :  A body with more number of proton is known as positively charged body.
  • Negatively Charged Body : A body with more number of electrons is known as negatively charged body
Uncharged Body : 
A body which is electrically neutral is called as an uncharged body. They have equal negative and positive charge. As a result, they remain neutral.

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Electrostatic Induction

When an uncharged object is placed very close to a charged conductor without touching, the nearer end acquires a charge opposite to the charge on the charged conductors and the two bodies attract. This is called charging by induction. The net charge on the bodies remains the same and body is charged until they are kept close or brought in contact.   

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Conductors and insulators

Substances through which heat can pass easily are called good conductors of heat. Examples: metals, mercury, etc.
Substances through which heat cannot pass easily are called insulators of heat. Examples: glass, wool, etc.

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