Conducting sheets are materials that allow charges to move freely within them due to their high conductivity. They can redistribute charges on their surface and shield external electric fields.
Conductor: A conductor is any material that allows charges to move freely within it due to its high conductivity.
Faraday Cage: A Faraday cage is an enclosure made of conducting material that blocks external static electric fields by redistributing charges on its surface.
Grounding: Grounding refers to connecting an object or system directly into Earth's conductive surface, providing safety by redirecting excess electrical charge away from sensitive components.
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