A neutral conducting sphere is suspended from a thin insulating thread (don't ignore gravity in this...

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A neutral conducting sphere is suspended from a thin insulatingthread (don't ignore gravity in this problem). A charged insulatingrod is brought near the sphere, but the rod and sphere do nottouch. How will the sphere react to the presence of the rod?

The sphere will deflect away from the rod.

The sphere will not deflect at all.

The sphere will deflect toward the rod.

Not enough information is given.

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Answer The given situation in problem is based on charging anonject by using induction    See Answer
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