PHYSICS

JAMB 2019 - Question 37

Physics 2019 JAMB Past Questions - Question 37: If negative charges are induced on an electroscope and a positively charged rod is brought near the cap of the electroscope, the leaves will

Choose the correct answers from the options given.
If negative charges are induced on an electroscope and a positively charged rod is brought near the cap of the electroscope, the leaves will
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B:
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Correct Answer

B

Explanation

The leaves of the electroscope will be attracted towards the positively charged rod. This is because the negative charges on the leaves will be attracted to the positively charged rod, causing the leaves to come closer together.