10 Questions
What does a charged body cause in an insulated conductor?
Positive charge on one end and negative on the other
Who discovered the principle of electrostatic induction?
John Canton
Which of the following uses the principle of electrostatic induction?
Wimshurst machine
What is the effect of electrostatic induction on light nonconductive objects?
Attraction
What is constant at any point throughout a conductor due to induction?
Electrostatic potential
What alternate term is used for 'electrostatic induction' in Europe and Latin America?
Electrostatic influence
What type of objects are attracted to static electric charges due to electrostatic induction?
Light nonconductive objects
Which scientist is associated with the discovery of electrostatic induction along with Johan Carl Wilcke?
John Canton
In which year was electrostatic induction discovered by Johan Carl Wilcke?
1762
In the presence of a charged body, what develops on the ends of an insulated conductor?
Positive charge on one end and negative charge on the other
Test your knowledge on electrostatic induction, a phenomenon that redistributes electric charge in an object due to nearby charges. Discover interesting facts about this discovery made by a British scientist and understand the concept better through this quiz.
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