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4.2.1a Positive and negative charge

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a.

Explain, in terms of charge carriers, why metals (such as copper) are excellent electrical conductors, whereas insulators (such as glass) are very poor conductors.

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b.

A synthetic balloon is rubbed with a woollen cloth. When the balloon is brought near small, lightweight pieces of paper, the paper is attracted to it. Explain why this happens.

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4.2.1a Positive and negative charge Questions

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145 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 4.2.1a Positive and negative charge. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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