An aircraft can build up a significant static electric charge during flight.
Explain how an aircraft can become electrically charged while it is flying.
Refueling an electrically-charged aircraft can be highly dangerous.
Describe a possible danger of refueling an electrically-charged aircraft.
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.
31 exam-style questions on Edexcel IGCSE Physics Electric charge. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.