LEAF ELECTROSCOPE PHYSICS
(a.) A negatively charged balloon is brought close to the “knob”
of an initially uncharged leaf electroscope, and the leaves are
observed to move apart. What’s the sign of the dominant charge on
the leaves?
(b.) At the same time, what is the sign of the charge on the
side of the “knob” closest to the balloon?
(c.) At this point, without removing the balloon, you touch the
knob (let us say, on the other side). Do...