O-LevelPhysicsElectricity5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2014 · Q231 Mark
Two charged metal spheres are suspended close to each other. Which diagram shows the charge distribution on the spheres and the directions of the forces on the spheres?
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ATwo positively charged spheres, with charges concentrated on sides away from each other, showing repulsion.
BTwo spheres, one positively charged and one negatively charged, with charges concentrated on sides near each other, showing attraction.
CTwo spheres, one negatively charged and one positively charged, with charges concentrated on sides near each other, showing attraction.
DTwo negatively charged spheres, with charges concentrated on sides away from each other, showing repulsion.
✓ Correct answer
B: Two spheres, one positively charged and one negatively charged, with charges concentrated on sides near each other, showing attraction.
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