d) How does the motion of the leaf illustrate that like charges repel one another?
d) How does the motion of the leaf illustrate that like charges repel one another?
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(d) How does the motion of the leaf illustrate that like charges repel one another?
Transcribed Image Text:I. Like Charges Repel
Remember to ground the electroscope, as shown in the first figure above. We are going to
charge the electroscope using a charged rubber rod. HOWEVER: Do not touch the electroscope
knob directly with the charged rod, or quite possibly you will have retired an electroscope from
active service. (Notice the little bits of gold leaf splattered all over the
insides of most of the electroscopes from previous misuse.) Rather we
will be using what is called a proof plane made of a round metal disk on
a plastic handle. This can be used to transfer small amounts of charge
from the rod to the electroscope.
Use the piece of fuzzy cloth (wool or an appropriate synthetic) to charge
the rubber rod by friction. This will charge the rod negatively by giving it
some extra electrons.
(a) Where do the extra electrons come from?
Next, have your partner transfer some of the electrons from the rod to the electroscope knob
using the proof plane. About one scoop full should do it. You may have to mess around a bit.
(b) When the rod is electrified, it has extra electrons. Describe the motion of the electrons when
the proof plane touches the rod.
(c) What do the electrons do when the plane touches the electroscope knob?
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