Question

an electroscope is a device that detects charge on objects that touch it or are brought near it. john rubs a piece of cotton fabric on a plastic rod and then touches the rod to the electroscope. what methods of charging does john use? john charges the rod through induction, then charges the electroscope through friction. john charges the rod through conduction, then charges the electroscope through induction. john charges the rod through friction, then charges the electroscope through induction. john charges the rod through friction, then charges the electroscope through conduction.

Explanation:

When John rubs a piece of cotton fabric on a plastic rod, he is charging the rod through friction as rubbing two materials causes a transfer of electrons. Then, when he touches the rod to the electroscope, he is charging the electroscope through conduction as there is a direct - contact transfer of charge.

Answer:

John charges the rod through friction, then charges the electroscope through conduction.