A large nonconducting sheet M is given a uniform charge density. Two uncharged small metal rods A and B are placed near the sheet as shown in figure. Then
A
M attracts A
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B
M attracts B
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C
A attracts B
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D
All of the above
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Solution
The correct option is D All of the above By electrostatic induction the charge will appear on A and B due to charged sheet M. There may be two cases- when M is positively charged and when it is negatively charged.(shown in fig). In the figure all attract each other.