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Electrostatics Review

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A neutral object becomes (a)   charged if electrons are removed.

2.

Two conducting spheres A and B, are placed on insulating stands as shown. A negatively charged balloon is brought near A. With the balloon still nearby, the two spheres are separated by moving the insulating stands. What is the resulting charge on A and B?

a)

A: Positive

B: Positive

b)

A: Negative

B: Positive

c)

A: Negative

B: Negative

d)

A: Positive

B: Negative

3.

Reorder the following to show the progression of steps in Charging by Induction.

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
4.

The diagram on the right is an example of ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
polarization
induction
charging
charging by friction
protons moving from rod to sphere
electrons moving from sphere to rod
charging by contact
5.

A solid conducting sphere is given a positive charge Q. How is the charge Q distributed in or on the sphere?

a)

It is concentrated at the center of the sphere.

b)

It is uniformly distributed throughout the sphere.

c)

Its density decreases radially outward from the center.

d)

Its density increases radially outward from the center.

e)

It is uniformly distributed on the surface of the sphere only

6.

Choose the correct sign of the charge on Can I and Can J?

Can I (a)  

Can J​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
Negative
Positive
Neutral
7.

A negatively charged balloon will be attracted to a neutral wooden cabinet due to polarization. Which one of the following diagrams best depicts why this occurs?  (a)  

8.

Choose the direction of electron flow in the diagram shown?

​ ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
Hand to sphere
Balloon to sphere
sphere to hand
balloon to hand
Sphere to balloon
9.

The electrostatic interaction between three objects is as shown. Which of the following is a possible combination of the correct charges on each? Choose all answers.

a)

A: Positive

B: Positive

C: Positive

b)

A: Neutral

B: Positive

C: Positive

c)

A: Negative

B: Positive

C: Negative

d)

A: Positive

B: Neutral

C: Positive

e)

A: Neutral

B: Negative

C: Negative

10.

Which of the following is constant for an object

in uniform circular motion?

a)

Kinetic energy

b)

Velocity

c)

Acceleration

d)

Displacement

e)

Linear momentum

11.

A block of mass 2 kg is suspended from a rope,

as shown above. If the tension in the rope is 10 N,

the acceleration of the block is most nearly

a)

zero

b)

2 ms2 up2\ \frac{m}{s^2}\ up

c)

2 ms2 down2\ \frac{m}{s^2}\ down

d)

5 ms2 up5\ \frac{m}{s^2}\ up

e)

5 ms2 down5\ \frac{m}{s^2}\ down

12.

A ball is dropped and bounces off the floor.

Its speed is the same immediately before and

immediately after the collision.

Which of the following is true about the collision

between the ball and the floor?

a)

The ball’s momentum is conserved.

b)

The ball’s momentum changes direction but

not magnitude.

c)

The ball’s momentum changes magnitude but

not direction.

d)

The impulse delivered to the ball by the floor

is zero.

e)

The impulse delivered to the floor by the ball

is zero.

13.

When an object gains electrons it becomes __________

a)

Neutral

b)

Positively charged

c)

Negatively charged

14.

An atom of oxygen has 8 protons and 10 electrons, this means the atom is ____________

a)

positively charged because it has excess electrons

b)

negatively charged because it has excess electrons

c)

positively charged because it has a deficiency of electrons

d)

negatively charged because it has a deficiency of electrons

15.

What is the end result of charging by contact?

a)

Both object have the same charge, so they will attract one another

b)

Both object have the same charge, so they will repel one another

c)

Both object have the opposite charge, so they will attract one another

d)

Both object have the opposite charge, so they will repel one another

16.

When two objects are rubbed together, there is a transfer of electrons. How do you determine which object acquires the transferred electrons?

a)

Always transfer from the bigger to the smaller object, to make it even

b)

Transfer is based on the initial charge of the two objects

c)

Transfer is based on how much electron affinity that each object has

d)

Always transfer from the more negative to the more positive object

17.

When a charged object contacts another object (one is usually a conductor), there is a transfer of electrons. How do you determine which object acquires the transferred electrons?

a)

Always transfer from the bigger to the smaller object, to make it even

b)

Transfer is based on the initial charge of the two objects

c)

Transfer is based on how much electron affinity that each object has

d)

Always transfer from the more negative to the more positive object

18.

Materials that easily loose or accept electrons are considered

a)

Good conductors

b)

Good insulators

c)

Good anti-static agents

d)

Good for storing charge

19.
When you brush your hair you scrape off electrons, and your hair
a)
becomes positively charged
b)
becomes negatively charged
c)
becomes positively and negatively charged
d)
remains uncharged, or neutral
20.
As a pair of charges is brought close together, the force between them
a)
Increases
b)
Decreases
c)
Increases only if they are the same sign
d)
Increases only if they are the opposite sign
21.
When you brush your hair you scrape off electrons, and your hair
a)
becomes positively charged
b)
becomes negatively charged
c)
becomes positively and negatively charged
d)
remains uncharged, or neutral
22.
As a pair of charges is brought close together, the force between them
a)
Increases
b)
Decreases
c)
Increases only if they are the same sign
d)
Increases only if they are the opposite sign
23.
Gravitational force depends on mass.  What comparable quantity governs the electrical force?
a)
Volume
b)
Density
c)
Charge
d)
Charge density
24.

Which has more charge?

a)

Proton

b)

Electron

c)

Neither

25.
What method of charging is depicted here?
a)
Induction
b)
Conduction
c)
Reduction
d)
Friction
26.
What sign are the red and blue charges, from left to right?
a)
Positive, positive
b)
Positive, negative
c)
Negative, positive
d)
Negative, negative
27.
A charge placed in the presence of an electric field at 1m would feel ____ at 2m.
a)
the same force
b)
double the force
c)
one half the force
d)
one quarter the force
28.
What direction are the electric field lines around an electron?
a)
towards the charge
b)
away from the charge
29.
What does it mean when the electric field lines are close together?
a)
the field is positive
b)
the field is negative
c)
The field is strong
d)
the field is weak
30.
Which of the following labeled points is in the region with the strongest force of electric charge
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
31.
The electrostatic force between two charges located 2 meters apart is 0.10 N.  What will the force be between these charges when they are located 1 meter apart?
a)
0.40 N
b)
0.20 N
c)
0.10 N
d)
0.05 N
32.
What is it called when an object gains a charge when touched by a charged object?
a)
Induction
b)
ESD
c)
Conduction
d)
Conducting path
33.

which is the field for opposite charges

a)
b)
c)
d)
34.
When a plastic rod is rubbed with wool, the wool acquires a positive charge because
a)
protons are transferred from the wool to the rod
b)
protons are transferred from the rod to the wool
c)
electrons are transferred from the rod to the wool
d)
electrons are transferred from the wool to the rod
35.

Use the following information to answer the question:

Object A is NEGATIVELY charged.

Object A and Object B attract.

Object B and Object C repel.

Object C and Object D attract.

What type of charge could Object D possess?

a)

ONLY Positive

b)

ONLY Negative

c)

Positive or Neutral

d)

Negative or Neutral

e)

Positive or Negative or Neutral

36.

What is the triboelectric series?

a)

Like the World Series: objects compete for electrons

b)

A series of events that create a static charge

c)

A list of materials arranged by strength of electron affinity

d)

A number to show how well an object conducts electrons

37.

The triboelectric series is used to determine the charge of an object in which type of method of charging?

a)

Charging by Conduction

b)

Charging by Convection

c)

Charging by Induction

d)

Charging by Friction

38.

The electrical force between two objects is 144 N. If the charge on BOTH of the objects is doubled AND the distance between them is tripled, the force between them will be:

a)

96 N

b)

32 N

c)

64 N

d)

192 N

39.

A charge of 9.88*10-6 C exerts a repelling force of 1645 N on a second charge of 2.30*10-6 C. Calculate the distance between the two charges.

a)

0.204 m

b)

1.24*10-4 m

c)

0.011 m

d)

1.38*10-14

40.

An object with a charge of 8.1*10-4 C creates an electric field A test charge of +1.2*10-6 C experiences a force of 0.20 N. Calculate the electric field strength.

a)

0.00405 N/C

b)

246.9 N/C

c)

1.6*105 N/C

d)

1.35*1010 N/C

41.
When you brush your hair you scrape off electrons, and your hair
a)
becomes positively charged
b)
becomes negatively charged
c)
becomes positively and negatively charged
d)
remains uncharged, or neutral
42.
As a pair of charges is brought close together, the force between them
a)
Increases
b)
Decreases
c)
Increases only if they are the same sign
d)
Increases only if they are the opposite sign
43.
Gravitational force depends on mass.  What comparable quantity governs the electrical force?
a)
Volume
b)
Density
c)
Charge
d)
Charge density
44.

Which has more charge?

a)

Proton

b)

Electron

c)

Neither

45.
What method of charging is depicted here?
a)
Induction
b)
Conduction
c)
Reduction
d)
Friction
46.
What sign are the red and blue charges, from left to right?
a)
Positive, positive
b)
Positive, negative
c)
Negative, positive
d)
Negative, negative
47.
A charge placed in the presence of an electric field at 1m would feel ____ at 2m.
a)
the same force
b)
double the force
c)
one half the force
d)
one quarter the force
48.
What direction are the electric field lines around an electron?
a)
towards the charge
b)
away from the charge
49.
What does it mean when the electric field lines are close together?
a)
the field is positive
b)
the field is negative
c)
The field is strong
d)
the field is weak
50.
Which of the following labeled points is in the region with the strongest force of electric charge
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
51.
The electrostatic force between two charges located 2 meters apart is 0.10 N.  What will the force be between these charges when they are located 1 meter apart?
a)
0.40 N
b)
0.20 N
c)
0.10 N
d)
0.05 N
52.
What is it called when an object gains a charge when touched by a charged object?
a)
Induction
b)
ESD
c)
Conduction
d)
Conducting path
53.

which is the field for opposite charges

a)
b)
c)
d)
54.
When a plastic rod is rubbed with wool, the wool acquires a positive charge because
a)
protons are transferred from the wool to the rod
b)
protons are transferred from the rod to the wool
c)
electrons are transferred from the rod to the wool
d)
electrons are transferred from the wool to the rod
55.

Use the following information to answer the question:

Object A is NEGATIVELY charged.

Object A and Object B attract.

Object B and Object C repel.

Object C and Object D attract.

What type of charge could Object D possess?

a)

ONLY Positive

b)

ONLY Negative

c)

Positive or Neutral

d)

Negative or Neutral

e)

Positive or Negative or Neutral

56.

What is the triboelectric series?

a)

Like the World Series: objects compete for electrons

b)

A series of events that create a static charge

c)

A list of materials arranged by strength of electron affinity

d)

A number to show how well an object conducts electrons

57.

The triboelectric series is used to determine the charge of an object in which type of method of charging?

a)

Charging by Conduction

b)

Charging by Convection

c)

Charging by Induction

d)

Charging by Friction

58.

The electrical force between two objects is 144 N. If the charge on BOTH of the objects is doubled AND the distance between them is tripled, the force between them will be:

a)

96 N

b)

32 N

c)

64 N

d)

192 N

59.

A charge of 9.88*10-6 C exerts a repelling force of 1645 N on a second charge of 2.30*10-6 C. Calculate the distance between the two charges.

a)

0.204 m

b)

1.24*10-4 m

c)

0.011 m

d)

1.38*10-14

60.

An object with a charge of 8.1*10-4 C creates an electric field A test charge of +1.2*10-6 C experiences a force of 0.20 N. Calculate the electric field strength.

a)

0.00405 N/C

b)

246.9 N/C

c)

1.6*105 N/C

d)

1.35*1010 N/C