Question 15
FThe Figure shows the electric field around an isolated point charge.
Points X and Y are in the field.
Figure
a.[2]
Deduce the type of charge on the point charge.
Give a reason for your answer.
b.[2]
Compare the strength of the electric field at X with the strength of the electric field at Y.
Use evidence from the Figure.
c.[1]
A small positive charge is placed at Y.
State the direction of the force on the small positive charge.
d.[1]
State what is meant by an electric field.
11.2 Uses, dangers and electric fields Questions
80 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 11.2 Uses, dangers and electric fields, covering 11.2.1 Uses of electrostatic charge, 11.2.2 Dangers of sparking, 11.2.3 Electric fields, and 11.2.4 Electric fields and static electricity. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.