alleryStart learning →A charged rod nears an initially neutral, isolated electroscope. No touch or sparks. Total charge?
AUnknown without the rod's sign
BRemains zero overall
CMatches the rod's charge sign
DOpposes the rod's charge sign
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Remains zero overall
Without charge transfer or grounding, induction redistributes charge while the instrument's total stays zero.
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