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O-LevelPhysicsElectricity5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2024 · Q271 Mark

A plastic rod becomes charged when it is rubbed with a cloth. Which statement gives the reason for the charge on the rod?

AThe plastic rod loses protons and becomes negatively charged.
BThe plastic rod loses electrons and becomes negatively charged.
CThe plastic rod gains protons and becomes positively charged.
DThe plastic rod loses electrons and becomes positively charged.

✓ Correct answer

D: The plastic rod loses electrons and becomes positively charged.

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Electricity, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2024 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 27.

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