A positive object touches a neutral electroscope, and the leaves separate. Then a negative object is brought near the electroscope, but does not touch it. What happens to the leaves?

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When the positive object touches the neutral electroscope, it transfers some positive charge to it, causing the leaves to separate due to like charges repelling. Bringing a negative object near the electroscope induces a redistribution of charges, attracting the positive charges and causing the leaves to move closer together.

A Positive Object Touches a Neutral Electroscope, and the Leaves