What is known as charging by induction method?

charge created through influence of charged object and not by contact

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charge created through contact of charged object and not by influence

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charge not generated

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The correct option is B charge created through influence of charged object and not by contact
When charging a conductor by induction, a charged object is brought close to but does not touch the conductor. In the end the conductor has charge of the opposite sign as the charge on the object.

Option A is correct.

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Can we say that a charged object attracts an uncharged object by first charging it through induction? Please explain.

A charged object attracts an uncharged object by producing opposite charge in the nearer end of the uncharged object by the process of:

(a) electric potential (b) electric induction

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