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An instrument that can detect the presence of an electric charge is a

a.
magnet.
b.
electroscope.
c.
generator.
d.
conductor.

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The answer to this question is B
User Greg Owen
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Answer:

b. electroscope.

Step-by-step explanation:

-A magnet is an object that creates a magnetic field around it and has two poles.

-An electroscope is an instrument that helps to find out if there is a charge in an object.

-A generator is an object that produces electrical energy.

-A conductor is an object that allows to transmit energy.

According to this, the answer is that an instrument that can detect the presence of an electric charge is an electroscope.

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