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Electroscope 1900's

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The Electroscope was used for the the detection of electrostatic charges. If a charged item, (such as an Ebonite rod that has been rubbed) is held near the the brass terminal, the gold leaf will deflect away from the mounting.

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16th Jun 2010

Subjects:
Design and Technology, History, Science

Key Stages:
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+

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scientific, electricity, 1900's, technology

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