What is induction and conduction

1. Conduction is the process of transferring charges from a charged body to a neutral body. While Induction is the process of inducing the charges on a neutral body by the use of a charged body.

2. Conduction needs direct physical contact between the two bodies. However, no physical contact is needed in case of induction, but the two bodies must be placed close to each other.

3. In the case of conduction, the current flowing through both bodies have the same direction. Whereas in case of induction, equal current flows through both the bodies but in different directions.

4. A potential difference must exist between two bodies for conduction to take place thus requires a gradient path. As no direct contact is maintained at the time of induction thus the gradient path is not needed.

5. As the charge gets transferred in case of conduction thus there is a reduction in the amount of overall charge present in the charged body. While in case of induction the charge on the initially charged body remains the same even after inducing, charges of opposite polarity in the other body.