Charge produced at end of an insulator rod using electric induction

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Start date Mar 29, 2014
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When a charged body is brought near one end of an insulator rod, it induces an opposite charge at the far end of the rod due to electric induction. This phenomenon occurs because opposite charges attract each other, leading to a separation of charges within the rod. The discussion highlights a common misunderstanding about charge distribution in insulators. The initial statement was corrected to clarify that the charge is indeed produced at the opposite end of the rod. Understanding this principle is crucial for grasping the fundamentals of electrostatics.

Mar 29, 2014

AakashPandita

When a charged body is brought near one end of a rod, opposite charge is produced at the opposite end of the rod. This is written in my book.

Why is charge produced at only the opposite end?

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Mar 29, 2014

dauto

No, there is something wrong with your statement/understanding. Opposite charges attract each other.

Mar 29, 2014

AakashPandita

Thank You. My mistake . I edited my post.

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