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O-LevelPhysicsElectricity5054/11 · May/June 2011 · Q271 Mark

To charge an isolated metal sphere by induction, the following four processes are required. P The sphere is earthed by touching it. Q The earth connection is removed from the sphere. R A charged rod is brought close to the sphere. S The charged rod is removed. In which order can these stages be carried out to charge the isolated metal sphere?

AP→Q→R→S
BP→R→S → Q
CR→P→Q→S
DR→P→S→Q

✓ Correct answer

C: R→P→Q→S

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Electricity, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, May/June 2011 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 27.

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