A negatively charged rod is brought near the cap of a gold-leaf electroscope. The cap...
PHYSICS
WAEC 1992
A negatively charged rod is brought near the cap of a gold-leaf electroscope. The cap is earthed momentarily while the rod is near to it. The rod is then removed. Which of the following is correct?
- A. The cap will be positively charged and the negatively charged leaves will diverge
- B. The cap will be negatively charged and the positively charged leaves will diverge
- C. The cap and the leaves will be positively charged
- D. The cap and the leaves will be negatively charged.
Correct Answer: C. The cap and the leaves will be positively charged
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