Touching a charged object to a second object can cause charges to travel onto the
second object. What is this process of charges moving called?
induction
conduction
simple transfer
insulation
The process of charges moving when a charged object touches a second object is called conduction.
Here's a brief explanation of conduction: 1. When a charged object, let's say a positively charged object, touches a neutral object, the excess positive charges on the charged object can move or transfer to the neutral object through direct contact. 2. This transfer of charges causes the neutral object to become positively charged by gaining some of the excess positive charges from the charged object. 3. As a result, both objects now have a net positive charge due to the movement of charges through conduction.
In contrast to conduction, induction is a process where charges are redistributed in an object without direct contact with a charged object. In this case, the proximity of the charged object causes the charges within the neutral object to rearrange, inducing a separation of charges within the neutral object without direct contact.
In summary, when charges move from one object to another through direct contact, it is referred to as conduction.
