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PHY 102 Electrostatics: Electric Charge and Coulomb's Law Objective Question

Question

Which of these materials is specifically mentioned as a nonconductor that can experience 'charge separation' but not net charging by induction?
Options
A Copper
B Silver
C Wood
Correct Answer
D Gold
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Wood is an insulator (nonconductor); while it doesn't allow charge to flow freely, its molecules can polarize, leading to surface charge separation.

Hint

A common organic insulator.

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