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Question 15 Marks
Different bars are brought near each pole of a compass needle. Complete the following table:
Nature of bar Action on the compass needle
North pole South pole
(i) Glass No action __________
(ii) _________ Attracted Attracted
(iii) North pole of a bar magnet __________ ___________
(iv) The south pole of a bar magnet __________ repulsion
Answer
Nature of bar Action on the compass needle
North pole South pole
(i) Glass No action No action
(ii) Iron ore Attraction Attraction
(iii) North pole of a bar magnet Repulsion Attraction
(iv) The south pole of a bar magnet Attraction Repulsion
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Question 25 Marks
What is an electroscope? Describe the different stages of charging a gold leaf electroscope negatively with the help of a diagram.
Answer
An electroscope is a device used to detect the presence of charge and the nature of a charge on the body.
The four stages of the charging a gold leaf electroscope by induction are :
(i) Bring a positively charged rod near the cap of an electroscope. The cap will acquire a negative charge on it by induction. The leaves will diverge
(ii) Earth the electroscope by touching the cap will finger.
(iii) Remove the finger and keep the positively charged rod as such.
(iv) Now, take away the rod. The leaves will diverge because of charges induced by induction.
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[5 Mark Question Answer] - PHYSICS STD 9 Questions - Vidyadip