A negatively charged balloon is brought near a neutral metal sphere as shown. Which one of these diagrams correctly shows the distribution of charges on the metal sphere?
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Figure (c) correctly shows the distribution of charges on the metal sphere.

Owing to induction, the near end acquires the opposite charge, whereas the far end acquires the same charge as that of the balloon.

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A negatively charged balloon is brought near a neutral metal sphere as shown. Which one of these diagrams correctly shows the distribution of charges on the metal sphere? Figure

Figure (c) correctly shows the distribution of charges on the metal sphere. Owing to induction, the near end acquires the opposite charge, whereas the far end acquires the same charge as that of the balloon.

A negatively charged balloon is brought near a neutral metal sphere as shown. Which one of these diagrams correctly shows the distribution of charges on the metal sphere?
Figure

Figure (c) correctly shows the distribution of charges on the metal sphere.

Owing to induction, the near end acquires the opposite charge, whereas the far end acquires the same charge as that of the balloon.