Question

q2. a negatively charged object is brought near a neutral metal leaf electroscope. draw the induced charge on the leaves of the electroscope.

Explanation:

When a negatively charged object is brought near a neutral electroscope, electrostatic induction occurs: the negative charge repels free electrons in the metal electroscope down into the leaves. This gives both leaves an excess negative charge, which causes them to repel each other and diverge.

Answer:

On the leaves of the right electroscope (the one near the negatively charged object), draw negative charges (-) on both leaves, and show the leaves diverging (as they would due to repulsion of like charges). The top knob of the electroscope will have an induced positive charge (+) from the electrons being pushed down, while the leaves carry the induced negative charge.