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Start by understanding what an electroscope is. An electroscope is a device used to detect and measure electric charges. It consists of a metal rod or needle that is attached to a metal plate or disk. The rod or needle is usually made of a lightweight material, Show more…
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An electroscope is a simple device consisting of a metal ball that is attached by a conductor to two thin leaves of metal foil protected from air disturbances in a jar, as shown in the sketch. When the ball is touched by a charged body, the leaves that normally hang straight down spread apart. Why (Electroscopes are useful not only as charge detectors but also for measuring the quantity of charge: The more charge transferred to the ball, the more the leaves diverge.)
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