A negatively charged rod is brought near a metal can that rests on a wooden table.You touch the opposite side of the can momentarily with your finger.The can then becomes

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When the negatively charged rod is brought near the can, it induces a positive charge on the side of the can closest to the rod and a negative charge on the opposite side. Touching the can allows electrons to flow from the can to the ground (through your body), leaving the can with a net positive charge.

A Negatively Charged Rod Is Brought near a Metal Can