Question

A positively charged insulator is brought near (but it does not touch) two identical metallic spheres that are in contact. The metallic spheres are then separated. The metal sphere which was initially farthest from insulator will have

• A. No charge
• B. Either a negative or a poritive charge.
• C. A negative charge
• D. A positive charge

Answer 1

The correct option is D A positive charge


Due to electrostiac induction, the nearest side of sphere I gets -vely charged and the farthest side of II sphere gets +vely charged. After seperation the farthest surface of the sphere II will aquire a positive charge.