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A glass rod rubbed with silk is used to change a gold leaf electroscope and the leaves are observed to diverge. The electroscope thus charged is exposed to $X$-rays for a short period. Then

Updated On: Jan 18, 2023
  • the divergence of leave will not affected
  • the leaves will diverge further
  • the leaves will collapse
  • the leaves will melt
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

As charge on glass rod is $+(ve)$ so charge on gold leaves will also be $+(ve)$. Due to $X$-rays more electrons from leaves will be emitted, so leaves becomes more positive and diverge further.
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It is the property of subatomic particles that experiences a force when put in an electric and magnetic field. It is are of two types: Positive and Negative. It commonly carried by charge carriers protons and electrons.

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Types of electric charge

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Negative Charge - When an object has a negative charge it means that it has more electrons than protons.

Positive Charge - When an object has a positive charge it means that it has more protons than electrons.

When there is an identical number of positive and negative charges, the negative and positive charges would cancel out each other and the object would become neutral.