WAEC Physics 2023 Objective — Question 26

Question 26 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Which of the following devices is used to compare the relative magnitudes of charges on two given bodies?

A. Electrophorus
B. Ebonite rod
C. Proof plane
D. Gold leaf electroscopeCorrect

Explanation

A gold leaf electroscope is used to compare the relative magnitudes of charges on two given bodies, since the divergence of its leaves is proportional to the amount of charge.

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