Can You Charge Something Negatively Through Induction?

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The discussion revolves around the concept of charging objects negatively through induction, specifically focusing on the movement of charges during the process and the role of earthing.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants explore whether it is feasible to charge an object negatively via induction and question the movement of positive charges during the earthing process.

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Some participants express differing views on the mechanics of charging negatively through induction, with one participant affirming the possibility while another questions the movement of positive charges. The conversation appears to be ongoing with various interpretations being considered.

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There is a mention of the original poster's physics book and its assertion regarding the movement of negative charges, which may influence the discussion's direction.

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This isn't a homework question as such, but according to my physics book in electricity it is always the negative (electrons) charge that move. Is it possible to charge something negatively via induction?
I mean the last step in the process is earthing the object, if you Earth it, do positive charges move?
 
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Darth Frodo said:
Is it possible to charge something negatively via induction?
I mean the last step in the process is earthing the object, if you Earth it, do positive charges move?

'Yes' to the first question and 'no' to the second.
 
So how do you charge negatively? By "adding" negative charges?
 
Yes.
 

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