Question

What is grounding? What effect does it have on a charged conductor? On a charged insulator?

a) Connecting to Earth; Neutralizes charge; No effect
b) Isolating from Earth; Increases charge; Increases charge
c) Connecting to Earth; Increases charge; No effect
d) Isolating from Earth; No effect; Decreases charge

Answer 1

Grounding is the process of connecting a conductor to the Earth to allow charge to flow freely. It neutralizes the charge on a charged conductor and has no effect on a charged insulator.

Step-by-step explanation:

Grounding is the process of connecting a conductor to the Earth through a conductor, allowing charge to flow freely to and from the Earth. When a charged conductor is grounded, it neutralizes the charge, resulting in a balanced distribution of charges. On the other hand, grounding a charged insulator has no effect on the charge, as insulators do not allow the flow of charge.