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Chapter 14, Problem 12E

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The leaves of a charged electroscope collapse in time. At higher altitudes, they collapse more rapidly. Why is this true? (?Hint:? The existence of cosmic rays was first indicated by this observation.)

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The leaves of a charged electroscope collapse in time. At higher altitudes, they collapse more rapidly. Why is this true? (?Hint:? The existence of cosmic rays was first indicated by this observation.)

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Solution 12E STEP 1: The study of cosmic rays started with gold leaf electroscope experiment. The charge of a charged electroscope gradually moves out. It happens every time when we use electroscope. Ionising radiation coming from the outer space is the reason for leakage of charges. The ionising radiat

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