Question

Which of the following statements describes the capabilities of an electroscope? Select all that apply.

A. Electroscopes can measure the amount and type of charge.
B. can ONLY measure the amount of charge.
C. Electroscopes can ONLY indicate the type of charge.
D. Electroscopes are made up of insulating materials.
E. The distance the leaves spread apart is an indication of the amount of charge introduced to the electroscope.

Answer 1

An electroscope is an early scientific instrument used to detect the presence of electric charge on a body. It detects charge by the movement of a test object due to the Coulomb electrostatic force on it. The amount of charge on an object is proportional to its voltage.

Answer 2

Answer:

Electroscopes can ONLY measure the amount of charge. Electroscopes can measure the amount and type of charge. The distance the leaves spread apart is an indication of the amount of charge introduced to the electroscope.