Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321909107
Author: Paul G. Hewitt
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 22, Problem 58RCQ
Is it necessary for a charged body actually to touch the ball of the electroscope for the leaves to diverge? Defend your answer.
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