(cid:44)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:9)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:2)(cid:4)(cid:44)
(ii) State an expression, in terms of Q, x and the permittivity of free space ε, for the electric
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Physics
CAIE2024
( = 8.99 × 109 m F–1)
4rf
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Physics
CAIE2024
Qq
electrical potential energy E =
P 4rf r
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Physics
CAIE2024
(a) State Coulomb’s law.
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(b) Fig. 6.1 shows an isolated hollow conducting sphere that is positively charged.
+
+ +
+ +
+ +
+
Fig. 6.1
On Fig. 6.1, draw field lines to represent the electric field outside the sphere. [3]
(c) Fig. 6.2 shows the variation of the electric field strength E with distance x from the centre of
the sphere in (b).
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Physics
CAIE2024
( = 8.99 × 109 m F–1)
4rf
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Physics
CAIE2024
Qq
electrical potential energy E =
P 4rf r
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Physics
CAIE2024
(cid:44)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:9)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:2)(cid:4)(cid:44)
(ii) State an expression, in terms of Q, x and the permittivity of free space ε, for the electric
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Physics
Edexcel2024
Turn over
PMT
Questions 4 and 5 refer to two small positively charged spheres S and S suspended by threads,
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Physics
Edexcel2024
The electrostatic force between the two charges is initially F.
The charge on S is doubled whilst the charge on S is unchanged. The distance between
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Physics
Edexcel2024
0 × 106 V m−1 and the air becomes conducting for a short time.
(i) Calculate the minimum potential difference across the plates for sparks to
be created.
distance between parallel plates = 2.0 mm
(2)
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Minimum potential difference =
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(ii) Explain why the voltmeter reading decreases significantly whenever sparks
are produced.
(3)
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(Total for Question 15 = 10 marks)
*P74468A01324*
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Physics
Edexcel2024
Coulomb law constant k = = 8.99 × 109 N m2 C−2
4πε
Coulomb law constant k = = 8.99 × 109 N m2 C−2
4πε
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Physics
Edexcel2023
Overhead electricity cables for railway lines are supported by structures like the
one shown.
An electric cable of mass 45 kg is suspended from a support rod X. A second support
rod Y is attached to X. X and Y are attached at one end to a column.
support rod X
Q
(cid:72)(cid:79)(cid:72)(cid:70)(cid:87)(cid:85)(cid:76)(cid:70) (cid:83)(cid:82)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:81)(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:68)(cid:79) V =
4rf r
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Physics
Edexcel2022
A point object has a charge +Q.
Which of the following diagrams shows equipotential lines differing by a constant
potential difference, and electric field lines around the object?
A B
C D
(Total for Question 8 = 1 mark)
79
×
D r = 8.99 × 109 8.8 × 10 −13
(Total for Question 9 = 1 mark)
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Physics
Edexcel2022
Coulomb law constant k = = 8.99 × 109 N m2 C−2
4πε
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Physics
Edexcel2021
A trapdoor is fixed to a vertical wall with a hinge. A wire is attached to the other end of the
trapdoor and inclined at an angle of 60°, as shown. The wire holds the trapdoor horizontal.
vertical wall
wire
hinge 60°
trapdoor
Which of the following shows the free-body force diagram for the trapdoor?
A B
C D
A
B
C
D
(Total for Question 6 = 1 mark)
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Physics
Edexcel2021
Coulomb law constant k = = 8.99 × 109 N m2 C−2
4πε
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Physics
Edexcel2020
The distance between a proton and an electron is r. The electrostatic force is F.
The distance between the proton and electron is doubled.
Which of the following is equal to the electrostatic force at this separation?
A 2F
F
B
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Physics
Edexcel2020
Coulomb law constant k = = 8.99 × 109 N m2 C−2
4πε
(a) State the relation between electric fi eld strength E and potential V.
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.............................................................................................................................................. [2]
(b) Two positively charged metal spheres A and B, of diameters 18 cm and 12 cm respectively,
are isolated in space, as shown in Fig. 6.1.
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Physics
CAIE2016
( = 8.99 (cid:117)(cid:3)109 m F–1)
4(cid:83)(cid:72)