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== The Main Idea == | == The Main Idea == | ||
When an object is charged, either positive or negative, it is attracted to another object through polarization. Even if the net charge of the second object is zero, it would still be attracted to the first object. Although the neutral object does not make an electric field that attracts or repels the charged object, the charged object affects the neutral object to be an induced dipole. However, this dipole is not permanent. If the charged object is removed, there would be no electric field applied and no polarization. | |||
== Examples == | == Examples == | ||
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The Main Idea
When an object is charged, either positive or negative, it is attracted to another object through polarization. Even if the net charge of the second object is zero, it would still be attracted to the first object. Although the neutral object does not make an electric field that attracts or repels the charged object, the charged object affects the neutral object to be an induced dipole. However, this dipole is not permanent. If the charged object is removed, there would be no electric field applied and no polarization.