Answer to Question #52614 in Physics for Kimberly

Question

What is the correct application for an electroscope?

Answer 1

Solution:

An electroscope is a device used to detect the presence of charge andit's relative amount. The electroscopeis usually constructed with a metal plate or sphere at the top of a metal post
with thin foil leaves hanging from the bottom of the post.
This setup is typically supported in a flask or someother transparent enclosure. If acharged object is brought near the top of the electroscope, the leaves at the
bottom spread apart. The greater thecharge, the farther apart they move.