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O-LevelPhysicsElectricity5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2015 · Q241 Mark

A polythene rod becomes charged when rubbed with a dry woollen cloth. The charge caused is a result of

Afriction producing a movement of electrons.
Bfriction producing a movement of protons.
Cmagnetism producing a movement of electrons.
Dmagnetism producing a movement of protons.

✓ Correct answer

A: friction producing a movement of electrons.

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Electricity, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2015 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 24.

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