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How could you use an electroscope of known positive charge to determine the sign of a charged rod?
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An electroscope is a device that is used to detect the presence and magnitude of electric charge on a body. It consists of a metal rod with two thin leaves at the bottom. When a charged object is brought near the electroscope, the leaves either repel or attract Show more…
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