Answer to Question #207117 in Physics for Favorite

Question

Explain how, using a capacitor in conjunction with a gold leaf electroscope, the voltage sensitivity of the electroscope may be increased

Answer 1

The voltage sensitivity of the electroscope may be increased by connecting either plates of a charged capacitor to the electroscope. By changing the distance between the plates of the capacitor, we change its capacitance and the sensitivity of the electroscope.