The type of charge produced when electrons are removed.

The type of charge produced when electrons are gained.

The type of force due to electrically charged objects.

A device that produces electric charge and is used in electrostatic experiments.

The invisible field around a charged object that causes another charged object to experience a force.

Electric fields

Physics

Moving electric charge

Linking current, potential difference and resistance

Resistance of a wire at a constant temperature

Analysing series circuits

Adding components to a parallel circuit

Analysing parallel circuits

In the Circuit components unit, they will build on this knowledge to learn how the resistance of filament lamps and diodes change with current and about the properties and applications of light dependent resistors and thermistors.

In the Resistance and parallel circuits unit, pupils learnt about electrical resistance and parallel electric circuits.

This unit covers static electricity, electric fields, and current flow in series and parallel circuits. It explains current, resistance, and potential difference relationships and explores diodes, thermistors, and LDRs. The focus is on calculations, experiments, and accurate measurements.

Electric fields and circuit calculations

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

The force between charged objects is called the {{}} force.

The balloon and wall have equal and opposite charges.

The balloon and wall have equal charges of the same type.

Atoms have transferred between the balloon and the wall.

Nuclei have transferred between the balloon and the wall.

Electrons have transferred between the balloon and the wall.

A balloon is rubbed against a wall. After this, it sticks to the wall. Which of the following statements explain why the balloon sticks to the wall?

The arrows on electric field lines point in the direction of the force on...

Where the field lines are closer together.

An electric field diagram does not show this.

Which of the following shows where the field is strongest in an electric field diagram?

The diagram shows five small positive charges in the electric field of a large positive charge. Which small charge has an arrow that correctly shows the direction of the force from the large charge?

The pie tin gains the same type of charge as the dome.

The pie tin gains the opposite type of charge to the dome.

The electrostatic force on the tin becomes less than its weight.

The electrostatic force on the tin becomes greater than its weight.

A small metal pie tin is placed on top of a Van de Graaff generator’s dome, and the generator is switched on. After a short time, the pie tin moves upwards. Which of the following explains why?

Which of the following are types of electric charge?

When two objects at a distance experience forces that pull them towards each other, we say they attract. When two objects at a distance experience forces that push them apart, we say they {{}}.

In the diagram, which of the labelled distances is the radius of the black circle?

A material that does not allow current to flow through it is called an electrical insulator. A material that allows current to flow through it is called an electrical {{}}.

When one object rubs against another, the two objects exert forces on each other. What is the name of this type of force?

They cause forces on positively and negatively charged objects.

They cause forces on north-seeking and south-seeking poles.

There is a magnetic field around a magnet. Which of the following statements about magnetic fields are correct?

Electric fields

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