[Physics] Charging sphere by induction

electrostatics

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In the above picture, I near positively rod to a neutral sphere.
Then I ground the right side (negative side).
Why electrons enter to sphere from ground?

Best Answer

When positively charged rod is brought near sphere all electrons come on side near the rod. other side then becomes positively charged. when the sphere is connected to ground electrons flow from ground to sphere to neutralize the positive charge.

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