An uncharged conductor is supported by an insulating stand. I pass a positively charged rod near the left end of the conductor, but do not touch it. The right end of the conductor will be:

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When a positively charged rod is brought near the conductor, electrons in the conductor are attracted towards the rod, leaving the right end with a net positive charge due to the deficiency of electrons.

An Uncharged Conductor Is Supported by an Insulating Stand