JAMB Physics 2010 Objective — Question 33
Question 33 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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33. When a positively charged rod is brought nearer the cap of a positively charged electroscope, the leaves' divergence will A. converge B. remain constant C. diverge D. be reduced
- A. converge
- B. remain constant
- C. divergeCorrect
- D. be reduced
Explanation
Since the electroscope and the rod are both positively charged, the divergence of the leaves (of the electroscope) will increase. If the two were oppositely charged, the divergence would decrease.
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