O-LevelPhysicsElectricity5054/11 · May/June 2021 · Q281 Mark

A positively charged rod is held close to an insulated metal sphere. The sphere is earthed as shown. The earth connection is removed and then the rod is removed. Which diagram shows the charges on the sphere after the rod is removed?

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ADiagram A

BDiagram B

CDiagram C

DDiagram D

✓ Correct answer

C: Diagram C

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Topic: Electricity, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, May/June 2021 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 28.

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