There are different methods to electrically charge an object. Which method involves charging a conductor by bringing it near another charged object without the objects touching. (1 point)
Responses
A friction
B conduction
C neutralization
D Induction
D Induction
The method that involves charging a conductor by bringing it near another charged object without the objects touching is called induction.
To understand how induction works, we need to know a few key concepts. First, charged objects have either a surplus of electrons (negative charge) or a deficit of electrons (positive charge). These charged objects create an electric field around them. Second, conductors are materials that allow the flow of electrons.
During induction, a charged object is brought near a conductor without touching it. The electric field from the charged object causes the electrons in the conductor to redistribute. If the charged object is negative, the electrons in the conductor are repelled from it and move to the opposite side of the conductor, leaving a positive charge on that side. Similarly, if the charged object is positive, the electrons are attracted to it and move to the closer side of the conductor, leaving a negative charge on the farther side.
Now, because the charged object is only brought near the conductor and not in contact with it, the charge on the conductor is only induced and not permanent. Once the charged object is removed, the conductor will return to its neutral state. However, during the induction process, the conductor can be used to attract or repel other objects through its induced charge.
In summary, the correct answer to the question is D) Induction, which involves charging a conductor by bringing it near another charged object without the objects touching.