Question

An uncharged metal object M is insulated from its surroundings. A positively charged metal sphere S is then brought neat to M. Which diagram best illustrates the resultant distributions of charge on S and M

Answer 1

The resultant distribution of charges on S and M is shown in figure

• The sphere is having a positive charge throughout its body

• By the process of electrostatic induction molecules of unlike polarities join together and alike polarities repel each other

• Negative charges present in the metal attracts to the sphere S and positive charge particles repel which is shown in the figure

• The charge on sphere S is more distributed throughout its surface to increase its intensity

Answer 2

Answer:

More positive charge are seen on to the side facing M in S as they are attracted and more negative charges in M comes to the side facing S and positive charge in M moves towards the side away from the side facing S.

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