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How does the electroscope show that it is charged?​

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Other person gave a exllent response. I agree
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Answer: Modern electroscopes usually use balls made of plastic. In order to test the presence of a charge on an object, the object is brought near to the uncharged pith ball. If the object is charged, the ball will be attracted to it and move toward it.

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