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A-LevelPhysicsElectricity9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2020 · 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?

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A4Qn
B4Q / n
C8πrQn
D2Qn / (πr)

✓ Correct answer

A: 4Qn

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Electricity, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 33.

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