IB Physics SL D 2 5 Charge Transfer Questions

Practise IB Physics SL D.2.5 by tracing electron movement during induction and grounding of a conductor.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Physics SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • Describe charge transfer as electron movement rather than creation of charge.
  • Trace induction and grounding steps around a charged conductor.
  • Predict the final sign of charge after the charging sequence.

IB Physics SL D 2 5 Charge Transfer Questions question 1

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A positively charged rod is near a metal plate that is grounded as shown.

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The grounding wire and then the rod are removed. What is correct about the overall charge on the plate before and after grounding is removed?

Charge on plate before

grounding is removed

Charge on plate after

grounding is removed

neutral

neutral

neutral

negative

negative

neutral

negative

negative

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