An aeroplane nbsp-becomes positively charged as it flies- Explain how this happens-

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Standard X

Physics

Magnetic Field Due to a Straight Current Carrying Conductor

An aeroplane ...

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An aeroplane becomes positively charged as it flies. Explain how this happens.

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Dear student,
Aeroplane becomes positively charged as it flies because it moves through the flux lines of the earth's magnetic field producing an emf between the tips of the wings. The positive charges gets redistributed between the wings due to the force exerted by the earth's magnetic field.

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