A positive point charge q is placed off center inside an uncharged metal sphere insulated from the ground as shown. Where is the induced charge density greatest in magnitude and what is its sign?
A) A; negative.
B) A; positive.
C) B; negative.
D) B; positive.
E) C; negative.

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A positive point charge q is placed off center inside an uncharged metal sphere insulated from the ground as shown. Where is the induced charge density greatest in magnitude and what is its sign? 
A) A; negative. 
B) A; positive. 
C) B; negative. 
D) B; positive. 
E) C; negative.

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The Answer of A positive point charge q is placed off center inside an uncharged metal sphere insulated from the ground as shown. Where is the induced charge density greatest in magnitude and what is its sign? 
A) A; negative. 
B) A; positive. 
C) B; negative. 
D) B; positive. 
E) C; negative.

A Positive Point Charge Q Is Placed Off Center Inside