CIE iGCSE Co-Ordinated Science P4.2.1 Electrical charge Exam Style Questions Paper 1
Question
A student rubs a balloon against her hair. Electrons are transferred from the hair onto the balloon, and the hair and the balloon both become charged.
The hair is now attracted to the balloon.
Which row shows the charges on the hair and on the balloon after rubbing?
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans :A
Question
A plastic rod is rubbed with a cloth and the rod becomes positively charged.
Why does this happen?
A Electrons move from the cloth to the rod.
B Electrons move from the rod to the cloth.
C Protons move from the cloth to the rod.
D Protons move from the rod to the cloth.
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans : B
Question
A plastic rod is rubbed with a cloth causing a negative charge on the rod.
Which statements are correct?
1 The rod gains electrons.
2 The cloth loses electrons.
3 The cloth becomes positively charged.
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans: D
Question
Which electrical device transfers chemical energy into electrical energy?
(A) battery
(B) lamp
(C) electric motor
(D) television
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans : A