Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electrical quantities

Electrical quantities — practice question

Fig. 8.1 illustrates the apparatus used to charge a metal plate by induction. Labels: positively charged plastic rod, metal plate, insulator, lead connected to earth.
(a)[4]

Describe and explain how the apparatus shown in Fig. 8.1 can be used to charge the metal plate.

(b)[1]

On Fig. 8.2, draw an arrow to indicate the direction of flow of electrons and explain how you determined the direction.

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