Paper 1 H - SAMPLE SET 1 Q6
6) Figure 6 shows a Van de Graaff generator that is used to investigate static electricity.
Before it is switched on, the metal dome has no net charge.
After it is switched on, the metal dome becomes positively charged.
Before it is switched on, the metal dome has no net charge.
After it is switched on, the metal dome becomes positively charged.
6.1) Explain how an uncharged object may become positively charged. [3 marks]
6.2) Figure 7 shows a plan view of the positively charged metal dome of a Van de Graaff generator.
Draw the electric field pattern around the metal dome when it is isolated from its surroundings.
Use arrows to show the direction of the electric field. [2 marks]
6.2) Figure 7 shows a plan view of the positively charged metal dome of a Van de Graaff generator.
Draw the electric field pattern around the metal dome when it is isolated from its surroundings.
Use arrows to show the direction of the electric field. [2 marks]
6.3) Another positively charged object is placed in the electric field.
Look at Figure 8.
Look at Figure 8.
In which position would the object experience the greatest force?
Tick one box. [1 mark]
Tick one box. [1 mark]
(Total for Question 6 = 6 marks)