Question

An electroscope is given a positive charge, causing its foil leaves to separate. When an object is brought near the top plate of electroscope, the foils separate even further. We conclude

A. that the object is positively charges.
B. that the object is electrically neutral.
C. that the object is negatively charged.
D. none of these

Answer 1

Correct Answer - a
The object should be positively charged. Being positively charged, it repels positive charge from top plate towards leaves causing to separate more.