U.V light dislodges electrons from zinc plate.Electrons are repelled by the negatively charged electroscope.This lowers the excess charge on leaf leading to collapse.In figure (b) UV light dislodges electrons from zinc plate positively charged electroscope will re-attract the electrons are kept keeps the charge constant.
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