Edexcel GCSE Physics (1PH0) · EDEXCEL 1PH0
11 Static electricity
Written & reviewed by James Millett — Biology (Imperial College London), PGCE Science (University of Cambridge).
Practice questions on Static electricity
- Explain why earthing a petrol pump hose is important for safety. (4 marks, Explain)
- A farmer uses an aircraft to spray insecticide over a field. The insecticide droplets are … (4 marks, Explain)
- A student rubs a plastic rod with a woollen cloth. The plastic rod becomes negatively char… (4 marks, Explain)
- Explain why lightning occurs and describe what happens to the charges during a lightning s… (4 marks, Explain)
- Explain why a static charge builds up when two insulating materials are rubbed together, a… (4 marks, Explain)
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