Static electricity (physics only)

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A static electricity generator has a metal dome that becomes positively charged.

a.

Complete the sentence about the generator. Choose the correct word from the box:

negative∣neutral∣positive\text{negative} \quad | \quad \text{neutral} \quad | \quad \text{positive}negative∣neutral∣positive

When a student touches the positively charged metal dome, the student's hair gains a ______________ charge.

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b.

Which of the following describes the direction of the electric field pattern around the positively charged metal dome?

  • Radially inwards towards the center of the dome
  • Radially outwards away from the center of the dome
  • Circular rings centered around the dome
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c.

The potential difference between the metal dome and an earthed conductor is 250 000 V250\,000\text{ V}250000 V. When a spark jumps, there is a charge flow of 0.000 006 C0.000\,006\text{ C}0.000006 C.

Calculate the energy transferred by the spark. Use the equation: energy transferred=charge flow×potential difference\text{energy transferred} = \text{charge flow} \times \text{potential difference}energy transferred=charge flow×potential difference

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