Force on conductor after charge induction

He believes that the conductor should move according to the force on the +ve charge, but instead it moves towards the -ve charge. He is seeking clarification on why this happens, as he believes the conductor should be repelled instead.
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i have a doubt on this one. we know +ve charge (proton) and neutrons make the most of mass for any matter. Now consider a conductor and through induction, centre of -ve charged is moved toward the object (insulator(static charge on it) with +ve charge say). Now these two attract and conducting object get attracted to +ve charged insulator. question is that this conducting object should move according to the force on +ve charge not according to -ve charge. so this conductor should get repelled? give justification where i am getting wrong?
 
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AQUA463 said:
question is that this conducting object should move according to the force on +ve charge not according to -ve charge. so this conductor should get repelled? give justification where i am getting wrong?

I have read the whole lot several times trying to sort out what you are saying ... still not sure

If you have a + charged and a - charged objects, they will attract ... why would they have reason to repel ?
opposites attract

if that doesn't explain it, try rewording your questionDave
 

Related to Force on conductor after charge induction

What is charge induction?

Charge induction is the process where charges are redistributed on a conductor when it is brought near a charged object. This results in a net force on the conductor.

How does charge induction affect the force on a conductor?

The redistribution of charges on a conductor due to charge induction results in a net force on the conductor. This force is perpendicular to the surface of the conductor and is proportional to the magnitude of the charges on the conductor and the distance between the conductor and the charged object.

What is the direction of the force on a conductor after charge induction?

The direction of the force on a conductor after charge induction is always perpendicular to the surface of the conductor and towards the charged object. This is due to the repulsion or attraction of the charges on the conductor and the charged object.

How does the distance between the conductor and the charged object affect the force on the conductor after charge induction?

The force on a conductor after charge induction is directly proportional to the distance between the conductor and the charged object. As the distance increases, the force decreases and vice versa. This is because the strength of the electric field decreases with distance.

What are some real-world applications of charge induction and the force on a conductor?

Charge induction and the force on a conductor are essential in many technological devices such as generators, capacitors, and electric motors. It is also used in electrostatic precipitators to remove particulates from industrial exhaust gases and in electrostatic spray painting to create an even coating on objects.

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