alleryStart learning →What conveys charge from an electroscope's knob to its leaves?
AThe surrounding air
BThe conducting metal rod
CThe glass enclosure
DThe insulating support
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The conducting metal rod
The conducting rod connects the terminal electrically to the leaves.
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