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A-LevelPhysicsElectricityOct/Nov 2020Paper 1 Q331 Mark

Four point charges, each of charge Q, are placed on the edge of an insulating disc of radius r. The disc rotates at a rate of n revolutions per unit time. [Figure 33.1] What is the equivalent electric current at the edge of the disc?

A4Qn
B4Q / n
C8πrQn
D2Qn / (πr)

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics (9702) Oct/Nov 2020 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Electricity and is worth 1 mark.

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