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O-LevelPhysicsElectricity5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q311 Mark

A student rubs different rods held in his hand. Which rod gains a large electrostatic charge?

Apolythene rod rubbed with a steel magnet
Bpolythene rod rubbed with a woollen duster
Can iron rod rubbed with a steel magnet
Dan iron rod rubbed with a woollen duster

✓ Correct answer

B: polythene rod rubbed with a woollen duster

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Electricity, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 31.

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