akhil123 said:When a charged body is brought near an insulator, the side facing it acquires a charge of opposite sign because of induction. Is it possible for an insulator to acquire same charge as charged body? (by induction, touching or any other means)
Bob S said:An insulator in an electric field gets charged positively by field-emission of electrons in very high electric fields, or negatively by electrons collected from other field-emitting sources. Charge cannot be induced (Faraday induction) on insulators. In very high voltage situations, charge can get deposited in (as opposed to on) insulators.
Bob S
akhil123 said:Thanks a lot
An insulator can acquire charge through a process called triboelectricity, where it gains electrons from another material through friction.
Yes, an insulator can acquire the same charge as a charged body through contact or induction, depending on the type of insulator and the properties of the charged body.
Yes, an insulator can acquire charge through induction, where it is brought near a charged body and the electrons within the insulator are redistributed, creating a temporary charge imbalance.
The length of time an insulator can hold on to its acquired charge depends on various factors such as the material of the insulator, the humidity level, and the type of charge acquired. In general, insulators can hold on to their charge for a longer period compared to conductors.
Yes, an insulator can lose its acquired charge through various means such as touching a conductor, exposure to high temperatures, or being exposed to a strong electric field. However, insulators have a higher resistance to losing charge compared to conductors.