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O-LevelPhysicsElectricity5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q381 Mark

A student suggests four conditions for the production of a continuous flow of electrons from a metal filament. 1 The filament is hot. 2 A high-pressure gas is present. 3 A high positive electrical potential is present. 4 A strong magnetic field is present. Which of the four conditions are needed?

A1 and 4
B2 and 3
C1 and 3
D2 and 4

✓ Correct answer

C: 1 and 3

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Electricity, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2019 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 38.

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