A small, metal sphere hangs by an insulating thread within the larger, hollow conducting sphere of FIGURE Q24.10. A conducting wire extends from the small sphere through, but not touching, a small hole in the hollow sphere. A charged rod is used to transfer positive charge to the protruding wire. After the charged rod has touched the wire and been removed, are the following surfaces positive, negative, or not charged? Explain.

a. The small sphere.b. The inner surface of the hollow sphere.c. The outer surface of the hollow sphere.

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Wire FIGURE Q24.10