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When an object is touched with the metal top of an electroscope, its aluminium leaves diverge. What conclusion do you get from this observation ?

A

The object is charged

B

The object is uncharged

C

The objects is an insulator

D

None of these

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A
The object has an electric charge on it (It is electrically charged )
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