A Question about Charging by Conduction

In summary, the conversation is discussing whether it is possible to charge a metal through conduction using only one terminal of a battery. The question is whether touching a metal with just the negative terminal of a battery will result in a negative charge. The answer is no, as a circuit is needed for current to flow. It is also mentioned that when a negatively charged metal rod is touched with a neutral metal rod, the charge distributes itself over both surfaces. The question is whether this is possible in the given case.
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Kaneki123
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Okay...Is it possible to charge a metal, by conduction, using only a single terminal of a battery?...Like it we touch only the negative terminal with the metal, is it going to get a negative charge??...If not, then why?
 
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Kaneki123 said:
Okay...Is it possible to charge a metal, by conduction, using only a single terminal of a battery?...Like it we touch only the negative terminal with the metal, is it going to get a negative charge??...If not, then why?
To charge it, you need to have charge moving, which is a current, right? What kind of a circuit do you need for current to flow?
 
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berkeman said:
To charge it, you need to have charge moving, which is a current, right? What kind of a circuit do you need for current to flow?
When we simply touch a negatively charged metal rod with a neutral metal rod, the charge distributes itself over the both surfaces...I am asking if this is possible in my case?
 

1. What is charging by conduction?

Charging by conduction is a process in which an object becomes charged when it comes into contact with another charged object. The charge is transferred from one object to the other through direct contact.

2. How does charging by conduction work?

When two objects with different charges come into contact, the electrons from the object with a higher charge will transfer to the object with a lower charge. This results in both objects having the same charge.

3. What types of materials can be charged by conduction?

Most materials can be charged by conduction, but it is most commonly observed in metals and other conductors. This is because they have free electrons that can easily move from one object to another.

4. How is charging by conduction different from charging by induction?

Charging by conduction involves direct contact between two objects, while charging by induction does not require contact. In induction, the charged object induces a separation of charges in the other object without direct contact.

5. Is charging by conduction a permanent process?

No, charging by conduction is a temporary process. Once the two objects are separated, they will no longer have the same charge and the charged object will return to its original charge.

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