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Correct Option: b. They attract each other

Case 1: Positively charged non-conductor

A conductor has free electrons, which can move freely throughoutthe conductor. Suppose a positively charged non-conductor isbrought near the conductor. The free electrons inside the conductorwhich are negatively charged are attracted towards the positivelycharged body. Since these electrons cannot leave the conductor theygather at the surface closest to the charged body. The other sideis now electron deficit, becoming positively charged. Sincenegative charge is near to the positively charged non-conductor, itattracts the charged non-conductor. Therefore, the two body attracteach other.

Case 2: Negatively charged non-conductor

If a negatively charged non-conductor is brought near theconductor. The free electrons inside the conductor which are alsonegatively charged are repelled away from the negatively chargedbody. Since these electrons cannot leave the conductor they gatherat the surface farthest from the charged body. The other side isnow electron deficit, becoming positively charged. Since positivecharge is near to the negatively charged non-conductor, it attractsthe charged non-conductor. Therefore, the two body attract eachother.

So, in either case the two bodies attract each other. The reasonis charge induction.