Physics · Conductors and insulators, dielectrics and electric polarization
Figure represents a negatively charged gold leaf electroscope. The distribution
Figure represents a negatively charged gold leaf electroscope. The distribution of charges on the different parts will be as:
- A. \( A, D \) and \( E \) will have positive charges. \( B \) and \( C \) will have no charge
- B. A, D and E will have negative charges. B and C will have no charge
- C. \( A, D \) and \( E \) will have negative charges. B and \( C \) will have positive charges.
- D. A, D and E will have positive charges. B and C will have negative charges
Step-by-step solution
In a negatively charged gold leaf electroscope, excess negative charge resides on the conducting parts: the knob (A) and the leaves (D and E). The insulating parts (B and C) do not conduct charge and remain neutral. Hence, A, D, and E are negatively charged, while B and C have no net charge.
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