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Charging materials by friction
Question 14

Question 14 of 74 in Electric Charge

Charging materials by friction

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Which subatomic particle is transferred when a plastic rod is charged by friction?

AElectronBProtonCNeutronDNucleus

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Correct option: Electron

Common mistakes: Selecting proton or neutron

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B1 · 1 mark · Electron correctly selected.

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Electrons move to or from the rod during charging by friction.

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