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JAMB Physics 2010 Question 33

Question 33

Electrostatics

When a positively charged rod is brought nearer the cap of a positively charged electroscope, the leaves' divergence will

  1. A.converge.
  2. B.remain constant.
  3. C.diverge.
  4. D.be induced.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (diverge.)

Explanation

The positive rod repels positive charge from the cap down to the leaves, so the leaves carry more charge and diverge further.