Reaction between net charge and no net charge

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In the discussion, two lightweight metal spheres are analyzed, one with a net charge and the other with no net charge. The key concept is electrostatic induction, where the charged sphere induces a charge on the neutral sphere, causing an attraction between them. This phenomenon occurs because the presence of the charged sphere causes a redistribution of charges within the neutral sphere. Understanding this interaction is essential for grasping fundamental electrostatic principles.

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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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