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Electric Charges & Fields: Gauss's Law

Question 1
Physics C: E&M (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

Which of the following describes the primary difference between charging by contact and charging by induction?

Question 2
Physics C: E&M (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

Two identical metal spheres, A and B, are initially neutral. Sphere A is given a charge of +4Q. Sphere A is then brought into contact with sphere B and separated. What is the final charge on each sphere?

Question 3
Physics C: E&M (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

Which of the following statements is true regarding electric charge?

Question 4
Physics C: E&M (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

Which method of charging involves the transfer of electrons through rubbing two neutral objects together?

Question 5
Physics C: E&M (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

A charged rod is brought near a neutral piece of paper. The paper is attracted to the rod. Which of the following explains this phenomenon?

Question 6
Physics C: E&M (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

An object has a net charge of −3.204×10−17-3.204 \times 10^{-17}−3.204×10−17 C. How many excess electrons does it have?

Question 7
Physics C: E&M (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

A positively charged rod is used to charge a neutral metal sphere by contact. What will be the charge of the metal sphere after the rod is removed?

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Question 8
Physics C: E&M (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

What happens when a charged metal sphere is connected to the ground?

Question 9
Physics C: E&M (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

A negatively charged metal sphere is grounded. In which direction do the electrons flow?

Question 10
Physics C: E&M (2025)APExam Style
1 mark

A negatively charged rod is brought near, but not touching, a neutral conducting sphere. The sphere is then grounded while the rod is nearby. What is the final charge on the sphere after the ground connection is removed and then the rod is ...