Physics 5054 · O Level · Electrical charge

Electrical charge — practice question

A polythene rod is moved close to a stream of water coming from a metal tap that is earthed. Tap water is an electrical conductor. The water is attracted towards the rod, as illustrated. Which description of the rod and water is correct?

  • Arod charged, water charged
  • Brod charged, water uncharged
  • Crod uncharged, water charged
  • Drod uncharged, water uncharged

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