MCQ
An electroscope is used:
  • A
    To detect presence of charge on a body.
  • B
    To determine the nature of charge on a body.
  • C
    To measure the exact amount of charge on a body.
  • For both $A$ and $B.$

Answer

Correct option: D.
For both $A$ and $B.$

Electroscope is a device which is use to detect whether a body is carrying charge and also to detect the nature of charge on the body.

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