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electroscope

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun electroscope has 1 sense
  1. electroscope - measuring instrument that detects electric charge; two gold leaves diverge owing to repulsion of charges with like sign
    --1 is a kind of
    measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device

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Electroscope

Definition:

An electroscope is a scientific instrument used to detect and measure the presence and magnitude of electric charges.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

  1. A device used to detect the presence and intensity of electric charges.
  2. A vintage scientific instrument used to demonstrate the principles of static electricity.

Usages:

  1. Popular:
    • The electroscope can determine whether an object has an electric charge.
    • Scientists use an electroscope to measure the level of static electricity in a given area.
    • You can build your own electroscope using simple household materials.
  2. Local:
    • The local physics lab is equipped with an electroscope to conduct experiments.
    • During the science fair, students showcased their homemade electroscopes.
    • In our town, the use of electroscopes for educational purposes is quite common.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The scientist used the electroscope to determine whether the metal rod carried an electric charge.
  2. As part of the physics experiment, the students observed the electroscope's needle movement in response to different charges.
  3. Henry demonstrated the concept of static electricity to his classmates using an antique electroscope.
  4. By using an electroscope, Sarah could prove that the balloon was negatively charged.
  5. The local museum displayed a collection of historical electroscopes from various inventors.

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