Gold leaf electroscope problem

In summary, the electroscope has negative and positive charges on the leaves and the charges repel each other.
  • #36
The picture I posted on my post number #34 is not given in the question i think this is better suited for situation described in the question.
 
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  • #37
I am really confused.
 
  • #38
In order to investigate with an electroscope you have to handle it. You can transfer charge to the case in the process. Earthing it would cause such charge to flow away to earth.
 
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