A positively charged glass rod is brought near the disc of uncharged gold leaf electroscope. The leaves diverge. Which of the following statements is correct?

Question

A positively charged glass rod is brought near the disc of uncharged gold leaf electroscope. The leaves diverge. Which of the following statements is correct? (A) No charge is present on the leaves. (B) Positive charge is induced on the leaves. (C) Negative charge is induced on the leaves. (D) Positive charge is induced on one leave and negative on the other.

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Correct answer is (b) Positive charge is induced on the leaves.

Q. A positively charged glass rod is brought near the disc of uncharged gold leaf electroscope. The leaves diverge. Which of the following statements is correct?

No charge is present on the leaves.

Positive charge is induced on the leaves.

Negative charge is induced on the leaves.

Positive charge is induced on one leave and negative on the other.

Correct answer is (b) Positive charge is induced on the leaves.