Can a charged sheet attract uncharged objects?

[utkarshakash]

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

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

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

 

[jfgobin]

Good Morning Utkarshakash,

Have a look at "electrostatic induction".

J.

 

[utkarshakash]

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?