The movement of electrons in a neutral object due to the electric field produced by a charged object is called electrostatic induction. Here's how it works:

1. Electric Field: A charged object creates an electric field around itself. This field exerts a force on other charged objects.

2. Polarization: When a neutral object is placed within this electric field, the field causes a separation of charges within the neutral object. This separation is called polarization.

3. Electron Movement: The electric field attracts oppositely charged particles. In the case of a positively charged object, the field attracts electrons in the neutral object towards the side closest to the charged object. This leaves the far side of the neutral object with a net positive charge.

4. Temporary Separation of Charges: The separation of charges is temporary. As long as the charged object remains nearby, the neutral object will maintain its polarized state. If the charged object is removed, the charges within the neutral object will rebalance and the polarization will disappear.

Examples:

* Charging by Induction: Electrostatic induction is the principle behind charging objects by induction. By bringing a charged object near a neutral object, you can induce a charge on the neutral object without actually touching it.

* Attraction of Neutral Objects: This is why a charged object can attract neutral objects. The polarization of the neutral object creates a temporary attraction between the opposite charges.

Key Points:

* No Net Charge Transfer: Electrostatic induction doesn't involve the transfer of electrons from the charged object to the neutral object. It only causes a temporary separation of charges within the neutral object.

* Temporary Effect: The induced charges are temporary and disappear when the charged object is removed.

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