O-LevelPhysicsElectricity5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q281 Mark

A polythene rod is charged by rubbing it with a cloth. Which statement explains why the cloth is charged?

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AElectrons move from the cloth to the rod.

BElectrons move from the rod to the cloth.

CProtons move from the cloth to the rod.

DProtons move from the rod to the cloth.

✓ Correct answer

A: Electrons move from the cloth to the rod.

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Topic: Electricity, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2017 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 28.

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