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PHY 102 Electrostatics: Electric Charge and Coulomb's Law Objective Question
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What is the primary function of an electroscope in a laboratory setting?
Options
A To measure the exact mass of an electron.
B To generate high-voltage static electricity.
C To detect the presence of electric charge.
Correct Answer
D To convert static charge into usable current.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

An electroscope is a device used to detect the presence and sometimes the sign of an electric charge, typically using metal leaves that repel when charged.

Hint

It uses gold leaves to show interaction.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Electrostatics: Electric Charge and Coulomb's Law
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 118 of 1819
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