O-LevelPhysicsElectricity5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q241 Mark

Two metal spheres are brought close to each other. The two spheres repel each other. Which statement explains this?

ABoth spheres are charged and both are positive.

BBoth spheres are charged but one is positive and the other is negative.

CThe spheres have the same number of electrons.

DThe spheres have the same number of protons.

✓ Correct answer

A: Both spheres are charged and both are positive.

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Topic: Electricity, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 24.

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