Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1) · PHYSICS · Chapter
Electric Charge
74 practice questions
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21–30 of 36 · Easy
Question 21
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →(a)[1 mark]State one use of electrostatic charges in daily life (other than paint spraying or inkjet printers).
(b)[2 marks]Briefly describe how static electricity is useful in the example you have stated.
Question 22
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Describe why paint droplets in electrostatic spraying repel each other as they leave the spray gun.
Question 23
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Explain why a bicycle frame is connected to an electrical supply during electrostatic paint spraying.
Question 24
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →(a)[1 mark]In electrostatic paint spraying, why is it useful for the paint to be attracted into ‘hard to reach’ corners and edges?
(b)[1 mark]How does electrostatic charge make this possible?
Question 25
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State one reason why static electricity can be dangerous when refuelling vehicles.
Question 26
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Describe what happens to charged dust particles as they pass through an electrostatic precipitator.
Question 27
1 mark · Easy
Answer and check →Which of the following is a problem that can arise due to static electricity in factories producing flour or grain?
- A.It can cause dust explosions.
- B.It increases the temperature of the flour.
- C.It makes the machinery run faster.
- D.It helps to remove moisture from the grain.
Question 28
3 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →The diagram shows smoke particles in a chimney. The smoke is passed through a mesh of highly charged wires and then through plates connected to earth.
Electrostatic precipitator setup (a)[1 mark]Explain why the dust particles gain a charge as they pass through the mesh.
(b)[2 marks]Explain why the charged dust particles are attracted to the earthed plate.
Question 29
2 marks · Easy
Answer and see the solution →Explain why it is important to avoid wearing rubber-soled shoes when working in environments with flammable gases.
Question 30
1 mark · Easy
Answer and see the solution →State one safety measure used in factories to reduce the dangers of static electricity.