Reaction between net charge and no net charge

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When a charged sphere is brought near a neutral sphere, the neutral sphere experiences a phenomenon known as induction, causing it to develop a temporary charge distribution. The side of the neutral sphere closest to the charged sphere will become oppositely charged, while the far side remains positively charged. This results in an attractive force between the two spheres, despite one having no net charge. Understanding this interaction is key to grasping electrostatic principles. Induction illustrates how charged and neutral objects can interact through electric fields.
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Two lightweight metal spheres are suspended near each other from insulated string. One sphere has no net charge, the other has a net charge. The spheres will?



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I know opposite charges attract and similar charges repel, but not sure about a charge and no charge. Please help, thanks!
 
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