Is C the Correct Choice for Electroscope Question?

[Miike012]

Question is posted in paint doc... I think it is C, because polarization will occur sending neg charge down to the leaves making them repel. is this correct?

 

[SammyS]

Question is posted in paint doc... I think it is C, because polarization will occur sending neg charge down to the leaves making them repel. is this correct?

The answer C is not correct unless the charge on the negative rod is significantly greater in magnitude than the charge on the positive rod.

The explanation regarding polarization is somewhat correct, but remember, the leaves have a pre-existing positive charge.

 

[Miike012]

I believe it would have to be A then. I think the leaves will still have a slight repulsion but not as much...

 

[SammyS]

I believe it would have to be A then. I think the leaves will still have a slight repulsion but not as much...

I agree.

 

[asteriatic]

I cannot definitively say whether C is the correct choice for the electroscope question without more information. However, based on the information provided, it does seem plausible that C could be the correct answer. Polarization can indeed occur in an electroscope, causing the leaves to repel each other. However, there may be other factors at play that could affect the accuracy of this answer. It would be helpful to have more context and information about the experiment or scenario in question in order to provide a more thorough and accurate response.