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Q · Current ElectricityMedium · 45s
In an electroscope, when a charged rod is brought near its metal cap, the leaves diverge. Why? Option: 8
TopicCurrent Electricity
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Induction causes similar charges to spread to leaves, which repel each other.
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Final Answer: Option A - Induced charges of the same sign accumulate on leaves
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