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A positively charged rod is brought near the disc of a positively charged gold leaf electroscope. State your observation.

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Divergence increases.

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Divergence decreases.

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Divergence remains same

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Solution

The correct option is A Divergence increases.
When a positive charge is placed near the disc of the electroscope, the electrons are attracted and the protons get accumulated in each leaf. So, the leaves of the electroscope repel.

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