A large charge nearby—not touching—will induce an opposite charge on the surface of the insulator. As shown in Figure 3, the negative and positive charges of the molecules are displaced slightly. This realignment of charges in the insulator produces an effective induced charge.
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Produces an effective induced charge
Explanation:
A large charge nearby—not touching—will induce an opposite charge on the surface of the insulator. As shown in Figure 3, the negative and positive charges of the molecules are displaced slightly. This realignment of charges in the insulator produces an effective induced charge.