Explain, in terms of the distance electrons move in each process, how the respon

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Explain, in terms of the distance electrons move in each process, how the responses to an external net charge differ between a neutral insulator and a neutral conductor.

(a) There is no difference. Electrons in each material move the same distance in reaction to the external net charge.

(b) The electrons in each material are unaffected by the external net charge, so there is no net motion in either material.

(c) Electrons move only atomic distances in the conductor, but some move distances much larger than the size of the atom in the insulator.

(d) Electrons move only atomic distances in the insulator, but some move distances much larger than the size of the atom in the conductor.

Explanation / Answer

The electrons in each material are unaffected by the external net charge, so there is no net motion in either material

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