O-LevelPhysicsElectricity5054/11 · May/June 2017 · Q351 Mark

A shoe becomes positively charged by friction when it rubs against a carpet. What happens as the shoe becomes charged?

ANegative electrons are transferred to the carpet.

BNegative electrons are transferred to the shoe.

CPositive electrons are transferred to the carpet.

DPositive electrons are transferred to the shoe.

✓ Correct answer

A: Negative electrons are transferred to the carpet.

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Topic: Electricity, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, May/June 2017 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 35.

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