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11.2 Uses, dangers and electric fields

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A positive point charge is fixed in place. P and Q are on the same side of the charge, with P closer to it than Q.

A small positive test charge is placed first at P and then at Q.

Which compares the electric forces on the test charge?

[1]
A

Both act towards the point charge; the force at P is greater.

B

Both act away from the point charge; the force at Q is greater.

C

Both act towards the point charge; the force at Q is greater.

D

Both act away from the point charge; the force at P is greater.

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11.2 Uses, dangers and electric fields Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /11.2 Uses, dangers and electric fields

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.

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