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11.1 Charging by friction

11.1 Charging by friction

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Question 27

During the pneumatic transfer of combustible starch powder through an industrial delivery conduit, friction can lead to a significant build-up of electrostatic charge.

Describe how earthing is implemented in this setup and explain how it prevents a catastrophic dust explosion.

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11.1 Charging by friction Questions

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47 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 11.1 Charging by friction. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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