If the object is not grounded while performing electrostatic induction, the nearby charge will

induce equal and opposite charges in the object.

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induce equal charges in the object.

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induce opposite charges in the object.

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None of the above

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The correct option is A induce equal and opposite charges in the object.
It is one of the rule of charging by induction, that if the object is not grounded, the nearby charge will induce equal and opposite charges in the object.

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