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GCSE EDEXCEL PHYSICS UNIT 11 - STATIC ELECTRICITY with complete verified solutions
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GCSE EDEXCEL PHYSICS UNIT11 - STATIC ELECTRICITY with
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Explain how an insulator can be charged by friction
through the transfer of electrons - answer Went to
insulators a rub together it can be charged by
friction. Electrons are transferred from one object
to the other, forming a positive charge on an object
and a negative charge on the other object
Which charges repel and which charges attract? -
answer Like charges repel and opposite charges
attract
Explain shocks from everyday objects - answer The
spark is when the charge jumps through the air
from a highly negative objects onto be highly
positive object to balance out the charges
Explain lightning - answer Lightning occurs when
the charge difference between clouds on the Earth
becomes so great and a massive spark jumps
across to balance the charge
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