Two conductive, uncharged spheres are touching each other on an insulated table. Sphere A is briefly touched with a positively charged rod, and then the spheres are separated. Sphere B

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When a positively charged rod touches Sphere A, it transfers some of its positive charge to Sphere A. Since the spheres are touching, this charge is shared between both Sphere A and Sphere B, making both spheres positively charged. When they are separated, both retain some of the positive charge.

Two Conductive, Uncharged Spheres Are Touching Each Other on an Insulated