Gold Leaf Electroscope
Product Code : SCL-PLE-11616
Quick Answer: The Gold Leaf Electroscope has a pair of gold leaves in a rectangular metal case with sliding glass panels, a removable disc electrode insulated by a plastic bush, and a graduated 0–90° scale for reading how far the leaves diverge.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
- Rectangular metal case on an insulated base.
- Sliding glass panels: clear at the front, ground at the back.
- Removable metal disc electrode insulated by a plastic bush.
- One pair of gold leaves.
- Graduated acrylic circular scale, 0–90°, and side earth terminal.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Case | Rectangular metal, insulated base |
| Windows | Sliding glass panels, clear front and ground back |
| Electrode | Removable metal disc, insulated by plastic bush |
| Leaves | 1 pair, gold |
| Scale | Graduated acrylic circular scale, 0–90° |
| Earth | Side terminal |
How It Is Used
A charged rod touched to or brought near the disc makes the leaves spread apart, and the angle is read on the scale. Charging by contact and by induction, testing the sign of a charge and discharging through the side earth terminal are the usual exercises with it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the leaf divergence be measured on the Gold Leaf Electroscope?
Yes. It has a graduated acrylic circular scale reading 0–90°, viewed through the clear front panel against the ground glass back.
Why is the electrode of the Gold Leaf Electroscope fitted with a plastic bush?
The plastic bush insulates the electrode from the metal case, so the charge on the leaves does not leak away.
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See the full physics lab equipment range, or these related electrostatics apparatus:
- Van de Graaff Generator Electrical
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- Parallel Plate Capacitor
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For a quotation on the Gold Leaf Electroscope, contact JLab India on +91-8569909696.
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