Electrostatic Induction

Mr. Andersen explains electrostatic induction, using examples like static electricity and an electroscope. He discusses how charges can be transferred through friction, conduction, and induction, and the differences between insulators and conductors. The video also covers polarization and how charge distribution changes in different materials.

Describe the process that occurs when a charged object is brought close to an electroscope.

What is electrostatic induction and how does it relate to the behavior of charges in objects?

Explain the difference between conduction and induction in terms of charge transfer.

How do insulators and conductors differ in their ability to hold and transfer charges?

Discuss the concept of polarization and how it relates to electrostatic induction.

What are the observable effects on an electroscope when it is touched by a charged object?

What happens to the charges in a conductor when it is negatively charged?