Associations to the word «Electroscope»

Wiktionary

ELECTROSCOPE, noun. (physics) a simple device that detects the presence of an electric charge by the mutual repulsion of metal foils or pith balls

Dictionary definition

ELECTROSCOPE, noun. Measuring instrument that detects electric charge; two gold leaves diverge owing to repulsion of charges with like sign.

Wise words

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