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PHYSICS Week 1 Worksheet 1
LESSON 1: WORKSHEET 1

Choose the letter corresponding to the correct answer.

1. An attracting force occurs between two charged objects when the charges are of
a) Unlike signs c) equal magnitude
b) Like signs d) Unequal magnitude

2. A perspex pen rubbed with cloth becomes positively charged. Which of the following best
explains this occurrence?
a) The perspex gains electrons c) The cloth gains protons
b) The perspex loses electrons d) The cloth loses electrons

3. An object becomes charged without making physical contact with one that is charged. This is
an example of
a) Non-contact charging c) Charging by friction
b) Charging by induction d) Electrolysis

4. A glass rod rubbed with a dry cloth acquires a charge. This charge is
a) Positive, and is due to protons transferring from the cloth to the rod
b) Negative, and is due to electrons transferring from the cloth to the rod
c) Positive, and is due to electrons transferring from the rod to the cloth
d) Negative, and is due to protons transferring from the rod to the cloth

5. What is the term given to the neutral body that is used to provide electrons or take electrons
away from an object or circuit?
a) Insulator b) Conductor c) Earth d) Electrolyte

6. A polythene rod rubbed with a dry cloth acquired a charge. This charge is
a) Positive, and is due to protons transferring from the cloth to the rod
b) Negative, and is due to electrons transferring from the cloth to the rod
c) Positive, and is due to the electrons transferring from the rod to the cloth
d) Negative and is due to protons transferring from the rod to the cloth

7. When a positively charged rod is brought near to a small uncharged piece of aluminum foil,
the foil is attracted to the rod. Which one or more of the following takes place during the
process?
I. Protons are repelled to the side of the foil furthest from the rod
II. Electrons are attracted to the side of the foil closest to the rod
III. A negative and a positive pole are induced in the foil, but its net charge is still zero

a) I and II only b) II only c) II and III only d) I, II and II

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8. Which of the following is least conducive to the development of attraction due to static electric
charge?
a) Dry air b) Plastic pipe c) Bits of paper d) Humid conditions

9. Which charge develops on the following materials when rubbed with a dry cloth?
Polythene Perspex Glass
A + − +
B + + −
C − − +
D − + +

10. A positively charged sphere A is brought close, without touching, to a neutral sphere B. Sphere
B is touched with a grounded wire. What is the charge on sphere B after the wire is removed?

a) Positive c) It stays neutral

b) Negative d) It depends on the material that sphere B is made out of
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SECONDARY ENGAGEMENT
SECONDARY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
PROGRAMME
GRADE 11
PHYSICS
Week 1: Worksheet 1 - Answer sheet
1. A

2. B
3. B
4. C
5. C
6. B
7. C
8. D
9. D
10. B