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What is an electroscope? Name the two types of electroscopes.

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An electroscope is a device which is used to detect the presence and nature of charge on a body. It detects whether the body is charged or uncharged and if the body is charged whether it is positively charged or negatively charged.

The two types of electroscopes are:

  1. Pith ball electroscope.
  2. Gold leaf electroscope.

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