Electrostatic Induction Diagram - Physics Education Resource #3276674 (License: Personal Use)

The image illustrates electrostatic induction: a negatively charged insulating rod is brought near a neutral, grounded conducting sphere. Due to repulsion, free electrons in the sphere move away toward ground, leaving the side nearest the rod positively charged. The grounding wire ensures charge can flow, maintaining the sphere’s overall neutrality until the ground is removed.

This diagram is commonly used in high school and undergraduate physics curricula to teach electrostatics, particularly charge redistribution and grounding principles; it supports user intent for conceptual understanding, homework help, or lecture material preparation.