1. Examples of charges obtained when 2 objects are rubbed against each other. Positively charged Negatively charged Positively charged Negatively charged Acetate Nylon Glass Silk Fur
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2. Aim To detect static electrical charges with an electoscope Procedure Observation Explanation 1. Bring an uncharged plastic ruler near the metal cap of an uncharged electroscope.
The gold leaf of the electroscope _________________________ _________________________ There is no movement of __________________ in the elctroscope 2. Bring a positively charged plastic ruler near the metal cap of an uncharged electroscope.
The gold leaf of the electroscope ______________________ The positively charged ruler attracts ___________________ to the metal cap, leaving _______________________ on the gold leaf and metal plate. The like positive charges _____________ each other. 3. Bring a negatively charged plastic ruler near the metal cap of an uncharged electroscope.
The gold leaf of the electroscope ______________________ The negatively charged ruler repels __________________ from the metal cap down to the gold leaf and the metal plate. The negative charges on the gold leaf and the metal plate _____________ each other Conclusion A charged object ___________________ the gold leaf of an uncharged electroscope when it is brought near the metal cap of the electroscope.