Uses of static electricity
1 mark · EasyState what is meant by an induced charge in the context of static electricity.
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A charge created in a material when a charged object is brought near, causing redistribution of electrons without direct contact.
Also accept: A charge appearing in a material due to a nearby charged object, not from direct contact.
Common mistakes: Saying it is a charge transferred by touching.; Confusing with conduction charging.
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B1 · 1 mark · Correctly defines induced charge as a charge produced by a nearby charged object without direct contact.
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An induced charge is a charge that appears on an object when a charged body is brought close to it, causing electrons within the object to redistribute, even though there is no direct contact.