How Does Charge Induction Work in a Hollow Conducting Sphere?

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Charge induction in a hollow conducting sphere occurs when a positive charge is placed inside it. This positive charge attracts electrons from the conductor, resulting in a negatively charged inner surface. Consequently, due to charge conservation, the outer surface of the sphere becomes positively charged as the positive charge centers are pushed outward. The process illustrates how charges redistribute in conductors to maintain equilibrium. Overall, the inner surface becomes negatively charged while the outer surface acquires a positive charge.
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Some teacher told me this If we have hollow sphere (of conducting material) with some thickness. and if we place a +ve charge inside that . -ve charge induces on inner surfuce, Which further causes in outer sphere & that becomes positivly charged. is this right? Please give right explanation.
 
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Yeah. Thats right. The positive charge on the inside attracts the electrons present inside the sphere, which causes the inner surface to be negatively charged. Since charge must be conserved, the positive charge centers in the conductor are pushed to the surface. Hence the inner surface is negatively charged and the outside surface is positively charged.
 

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