Electrostatic Induction

072 - Electrostatic Induction

In this video Paul Andersen explains how the charge distribution can be affected my electric forces produced by a charged object. In an insulator charges are fixed but in conductors the charges can move. Induction occurs when the charges in an object influence charges in another object. An electroscope can be used to observe induction and conduction.

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Title: String Theory
Artist: Herman Jolly

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[SkewlNerdAna]

This is such a good explanation for anyone, especially for people like me where physics isn't my major and very far outside my comfort zone. Thank you!

[paintalkaran]

You're a legend. I spent 2 hours trying to find an explanation for this and you've explained this better than anything I've seen anywhere else! Thank you!

[alaynas]

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[mustafarashad]

You are the master of Physics. Thank you very much :)

[sunstar]

First teacher explains in human language. Not everybody is charged to teach in understandable way

[emilberg]

This was actually really helpful, a very pedagogical explanation. The pictures and animations were very helpful to understand the concept.

[JP-cter]

BOZEMAN SCIENCE Lots of love Mr. Andersen

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[samykamkar]

Thank you for the excellent videos! You note that (3:30) extra electrons on a a charged insulator can't move but at 6:20 note that when the charged insulator touches the conductor, the electrons do move onto the insulator; how are they moving in this case as it's an insulator? I figured there would be no induction or conduction on the insulator since there's no friction?

[michellea.]

This is so easy to understand, i was so confused before watching this video but now i understand it fully. Thank you!

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[JumpnonJavi]

Excellent! Everything is clearly explained in terms that are easy to understand. I was able to watch this once and walk away with a better understanding. Then anything I have read so far. Thanks

[miracleanderson]

Thank you so much. I'm in grade 9 AP and I was having so much trouble understanding this but now i do. This was very helpful.

[johnrodriguez]

Your explanation was very clear. thank you.

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[danielbasilio]

This was very helpful. I have my physics exam on next week and this has really helped!!