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Why does polarization not technically charge objects? (or, what is the difference between polarization and charging?)
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Why does polarization not technically charge objects? (or, what is the difference between polarization and charging?)

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Polarization is Not Charging

Either by the movement of electrons across the surface of the object (as is the case in conductors) or through the distortion of electron clouds (as is the case in insulators), the centers of positive and negative charges become separated from each other.

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