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An acetate rod is rubbed with a dry cloth, causing the acetate rod to become positively charged.

Complete the sentences. Choose from the following options: electrons, neutrons, or protons.

The acetate rod becomes charged because it loses ______.

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The dry cloth also becomes charged because it gains ______.

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What electrical charge is left on the cloth?

A negative charge
A neutral charge
A positive charge

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State the type of electrostatic force exerted between the two rods.

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Explain your answer.

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Which statement correctly describes the electric field pattern around a positively charged isolated sphere?

A: Radial field lines directed straight inwards towards the center of the sphere
B: Radial field lines directed straight outwards from the center of the sphere
C: Circular field lines winding around the sphere

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Two identical positively charged spheres are placed at different distances from each other:

Arrangement P: separation distance of $cm1.5\text{ cm}$
Arrangement Q: separation distance of $cm4.0\text{ cm}$
Arrangement R: separation distance of $cm8.0\text{ cm}$ In which arrangement do the spheres experience the greatest electrostatic force?

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Static electricity (physics only) Questions

Practise AQA GCSE Physics Static electricity (physics only) with exam-style questions for Foundation and Higher tier. 18 questions covering Static charge and Electric fields, matched to the AQA GCSE Physics (8463) specification and written in Paper 1 and Paper 2 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.