A glass rod rubbed with silk is used to charge a gold leaf electroscope and the leaves are observed to diverge. The electroscope thus charged is exposed to $X$-rays for a short period. Then

  • A

    The divergence of leaves will not be affected

  • B

    The leaves will diverge further

  • C

    The leaves will collapse

  • D

    The leaves will melt

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