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11.2 Uses, dangers and electric fields

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An isolated metal sphere is negatively charged. A small positive bead is held near the sphere without touching it.

The sphere is earthed and becomes neutral. There are no other charged objects nearby.

Which describes the electric force due to the sphere on the bead?

[1]
A

Initially towards the sphere; reduced after the sphere is earthed.

B

Initially away from the sphere; reduced after the sphere is earthed.

C

Initially towards the sphere; increased after the sphere is earthed.

D

Initially away from the sphere; increased after the sphere is earthed.

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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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