FORM-1_9.-ELECTROSTATICS-A
FORM-1_9.-ELECTROSTATICS-A
2. (a) friction;
electrostatic;
electrons;
attract; 4
4. (a) copper;
silver; 2
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(b) (i) two forces pushing outwards;
horizontal; 2
[Reject curved lines for force]
(c) (i) Any two correct suggestions, for example, Vander graaf /
lightning conductor / Plasma ball / photocopiers / spray painter /
precipitator (smoke cleaning) / insecticide sprays / particle accelerators / 2
inkjet printers;
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(b) An explanation to include three of:
(movement of petrol / lorry / tyres) can build up / transfer a
charge / static electricity builds up;
tyres are (good electrical) insulators ;
they do not allow / stop charge / (static) electricity
escaping / transferring to earth;
spark;
could cause an explosion / fire; 3
electricity / charge escapes / transferred from /
through strip / lorry is earthed / charge goes to earth;
[5]
Q
(b) Q=I×t/I=
t
2.0 10 ––4 C;
=
0.5s
= 4×10–4 A; 4
[5]
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9. (a) (i) arrow drawn from right to left close to horizontal;
(if at angle the path extended must intersect duster) 1
(ii) they (the balloon and duster) have opposite/different charges;
opposite/positive & negative (charges) attract;
Reject magnetic poles for 2(both marks)
Reject positive electrons for the 1st mark
Reject poles for either mark 2
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