Difference Between Conduction and Induction

 

Comparison Chart

Basis for Comparison	Conduction	Induction
Basic	It results in the flow of current due to the electric field.	It results in the flow of current due to changes in the magnetic field.
Arrangement of conductors	It requires direct contact between charged and uncharged conductors.	No direct contact is required between charged and uncharged bodies.
Direction of current	The current in both the conductors flows in the same direction.	The induced current is opposite in direction as that of actual current.
Gradient path	Due to the transferring nature of charges, a gradient path is required.	Due to the inducing nature of charges, a gradient path is not required.
Amount of charge	Decreases, due to distribution of charges.	Remains constant