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Electroscope Lab What is an electroscope you say? An electroscope is a device for detecting electric charge or static electricity. It was first invented jean Antoine Nollet in 1748. His discovery was a breakthrough for the entire science world. It became possible to test objects of there electrostatic attraction and repulsion. An electroscope generally consists of a plate (near the top), a support stand (which connects to the plate and extends through the center of the scope), and a needle which rests upon the support stand and is fre