Can a charged sheet attract uncharged objects?

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The discussion centers on the phenomenon of electrostatic induction, where a charged conducting sheet induces charges in nearby uncharged objects. Specifically, a positively charged sheet attracts uncharged metal rods A and B by inducing negative charges on the sides closest to the sheet. This results in an attraction between the sheet and the rods, as well as between the rods themselves due to the induced charges. The key takeaway is that uncharged objects can be attracted to charged objects through the process of electrostatic induction.

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Homework Statement


A large conducting sheet M is given a uniform charge density. Two uncharged small metal rods A and B are placed near the sheet on one side. Then
a)M attracts A
b)M attracts B
c)A attracts B
d)B attracts A

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An electric field will be set up by the sheet but A and B are neutral. So how can it attract them?
 
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Good Morning Utkarshakash,

Have a look at "electrostatic induction".

J.
 
jfgobin said:
Good Morning Utkarshakash,

Have a look at "electrostatic induction".

J.

OK so if I assume the sheet to be +vely charged it will induce a -ve charge on the side of block A near to the sheet and +ve charge on the other end. Block A will then induce -ve charge on the side of B near to A and +ve charge to the other side. Am I right?
 

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