A negatively charged rod is brought near the cap of a gold-leaf electroscope. The cap is earthed momentarily while the rod is near to it. The rod is then removed. Which of the following is correct?

a

The cap will be positively charged and the negatively charged leaves will diverge

b

The cap will be negatively charged and the positively charged leaves will diverge

c

The cap and the leaves will be positively charged

d

The cap and the leaves will be negatively charged.

e

The leaves will not diverge because the cap has been earthed.

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