Question

1. Thoroughly explain how you would go about charging an object by using induction. Include as many details as possible to get full credit. Include diagrams if you wish.

2. An unbalanced electric dipole consists of two charges: q1 = +13.1 nC and q2 = -4.4 nC, which are separated by 55.0 μm. What is the total electric potential energy stored in this system of charges?

3. Explain the primary purpose of a lightning rod, and describe how it works.

Answer 1

3.  lightning rods provide a low-resistance path to ground that can be used to conduct the enormous electrical currents when lightning strikes occur.