Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32190-308-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-308-2

Chapter 19 - Electric Charges, Forces, and Fields - Conceptual Questions - Page 682: 11

Answer

Please see the work below.

Work Step by Step

We know that in charging by induction, there is no physical contact between the objects, while charging by contact involves a physical contact between the objects. The other difference is that when an object is charged by induction, it acquires an opposite charge to that of the object charging it, while the object being charged by contact gets the same charge as that of the object charging it.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.

GradeSaver will pay $15 for your literature essays
GradeSaver will pay $25 for your college application essays
GradeSaver will pay $50 for your graduate school essays – Law, Business, or Medical
GradeSaver will pay $10 for your Community Note contributions
GradeSaver will pay $500 for your Textbook Answer contributions