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Question 3

An aircraft can build up a significant static electric charge during flight.

a.

Explain how an aircraft can become electrically charged while it is flying.

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b.

Refueling an electrically-charged aircraft can be highly dangerous.

Describe a possible danger of refueling an electrically-charged aircraft.

[2]
c.

A ground technician connects an earthing copper wire from the aircraft to the ground before pumping any fuel. Explain how connecting this wire reduces the danger.

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