Electrostatics: Physics-MC/Electrostatics/By Lee Siu Hin Page 1 of 3
Electrostatics: Physics-MC/Electrostatics/By Lee Siu Hin Page 1 of 3
Electrostatics: Physics-MC/Electrostatics/By Lee Siu Hin Page 1 of 3
A. zero negative
B. positive negative
C. negative negative
D. positive zero
E. positive positive
A. (2) only
B. (3) only
C. (1) and (2) only
D. (1) and (3) only
E. (1), (2) and (3) A small conducting sphere is suspended by an insulated thread. When a
positively charged rod is brought near the sphere, the sphere is attracted as
6. shown above. Which of the following is/are reasonable deduction(s) ?
(1996-29)
(1) The sphere may carry a positive charge.
(2) The sphere may carry a negative charge.
(3) The sphere may be neutral.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
Two insulated uncharged metal spheres X and Y are in contact with each C. (1) and (3) only
other. A positively charged rod is brought near X as shown above. Which of D. (2) and (3) only
the following diagrams correctly shows the distribution of charges on the E. (1), (2) and (3)
spheres ? (1995-29)
8. The following are the steps to charge an isolated metal sphere by induction,
but they are in the wrong order. (1997-27)
(1) Removing the finger away from the metal sphere.
(2) Touching the metal sphere with a finger.
(3) Bringing a positively charged rod near the metal sphere.
(4) Removing the positively charged rod away from the metal sphere.
Which of the following shows the correct order ?