Electroscope Charge Induction
A positively charged electroscope has its leaves spread apart. When a student brings her hand near (without touching) the knob of the electroscope, what happens to the leaves and why?
A
No change; human body is an insulator
B
Leaves move closer; induced polarization reduces field
C
Leaves collapse completely; charge neutralized
D
Leaves spread further; hand adds positive charge
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