Electrostatics · CSEC Physics

6 past-paper questions on Electrostatics, part of Electricity and Magnetism, from every CSEC Physics paper on Quelpr.

1. 2(a)(i)2 marks· CSEC Physics · 1998 · Paper 2If the polythene rod is attracted, state TWO possible conclusions that might be drawn.
2. 2(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Physics · 1998 · Paper 2State the conclusion that could be drawn if the rods repelled each other.
3. 5(a)(i)2 marks· Physics Q5 5(a)(i)Show, on the diagram above, the charge distribution on the paper.
4. 5(a)(ii)2 marks· Physics Q5 5(a)(ii)Explain why there is a net force of attraction.
5. 5(a)(iii)1 mark· Physics Q5 5(a)(iii)Draw, on Figure 5 above, the charge distribution on the paper when it is in contact with the polythene strip.
6. 5(a)(iv)2 marks· Physics Q5 5(a)(iv)State whether the paper gains or loses charge and the type of charge transferred, when it touches the strip.