Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electrical quantities

Electrical quantities — practice question

Iron filings are lifted by an electromagnet. The current in the electromagnet is turned off and the filings drop onto a plastic bench. A plastic comb is rubbed with a woollen cloth and then held just above the iron filings. A number of the filings leap up and cling to the comb. Which statement gives the correct explanation for the final observation?

  • AThe comb has been electrically charged by rubbing with the cloth.
  • BThe comb has been magnetised by rubbing with the cloth.
  • CThe filings have been electrically charged by the electromagnet.
  • DThe filings have been magnetised by the electromagnet.

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