Physics 5054 · O Level · Electrical charge

Electrical charge — practice question

A metal plate X is connected to earth via a battery. The plate carries a positive charge. A second metal plate Y is at first uncharged and linked to earth. It is arranged parallel to X. What occurs as Y is moved nearer to X?

  • AElectrons flow from Y to earth only.
  • BElectrons flow to Y from earth only.
  • CProtons flow from Y to earth and electrons flow to Y from earth.
  • DProtons flow to Y from earth and electrons flow from Y to earth.

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