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2.5 Static electricity

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Question 26
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When two insulating materials are rubbed together, only electrons are transferred between them. Which statement explains why protons are not transferred?

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A

Protons carry a much smaller charge than electrons carry

B

Protons are held inside the nucleus of each of the atoms

C

Protons are attracted to electrons in the other material

D

Protons can only move freely through metal conductors

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2.5 Static electricity Questions

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40 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 2.5 Static electricity, covering 2.5.1 Static charge and 2.5.2 Electric fields. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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