OK. When electrons accumulate on the far side, can you describe the charge distribution of the neutral sphere?alexdr5398 said:
The side closest the +ve charge sphere will be positively charged, since the free electrons will be reppeled to the other side.TSny said:
TSny said:
OK. But make sure you see the whole story. Electrons move to the near side. But that leaves the far side positively charged. So, although the insulating sphere will attract the negative charge that accumulates on the near side of the conducting sphere, it will repel the positive charge that accumulates on the far side. So, you still need to explain why the attraction is greater than the repulsion.alexdr5398 said:
TSny said:
Yes. The force is stronger on the negative charge because the negative charge is closer to the positively charge insulating sphere. Good.alexdr5398 said:
TSny said:
A neutral conducting sphere is a spherical object that has no internal charge and allows for the free movement of electrons. An insulating sphere, on the other hand, is a spherical object that does not allow for the free movement of electrons and maintains a fixed charge distribution.
A neutral conducting sphere can become charged through induction or contact with a charged object. When an external charged object is brought near the sphere, the electrons in the sphere will redistribute themselves, creating a net charge. If the sphere comes into contact with a charged object, some of the charge will transfer, resulting in a charged sphere.
A neutral conducting sphere has no net charge, so it does not produce an electric field. However, when an external electric field is applied, the charges within the sphere will align, creating an induced electric field that opposes the external field.
No, a neutral conducting sphere cannot act as an insulator. As mentioned before, a conducting sphere allows for the free movement of electrons, while an insulating sphere does not. Therefore, a neutral conducting sphere cannot prevent the flow of electricity and would not be considered an insulator.
Neutral conducting spheres are commonly used in electrostatic experiments to demonstrate the principles of electric fields and charge distribution. Insulating spheres are used in capacitors, which store and release electric charge. They are also used in insulating materials for electrical wiring and in electronic devices to prevent unwanted electrical interference.