when a electroscope is charged, the leaves rise to a certain angle and remain at that angle. why dont they rise farther?
2007-02-07 08:55:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
They can only hold a limited charge, which is not enough to completely overcome the weight of the leaves. You should read your textbook unless it one of these modern textbooks where the author is trying impress everybody with his oversyllabic vocabulary and inducing involuntary sleep on its victims. Happy Electrification!
2007-02-07 09:11:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its most likely due to the balance of forces and the angle that the force is coming from. Remember, for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
2007-02-07 09:09:34 · answer #2 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gravity is pulling the leaves down.
2007-02-07 09:00:19 · answer #3 · answered by John 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-07 08:58:58 · answer #4 · answered by Nicole N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋