Question

Draw a labelled diagram of a gold-leaf electroscope.

Answer 1

1. A gold-leaf electroscope consists of a large glass jar with a wooden base.
2. The lower portion of the jar's inner wall is lined with a thin tin foil.
3. A metal rod is fitted into the mouth of the jar with the help of a rubber cork.
4. At the lower end of the metal rod, a pair of thin gold leaves is suspended.
5. An electroscope can be used for the following purposes to detect and measure the charge on a body and to determine the nature of the charge on a body.