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The Van de Graaff generator produces static electricity, causing the metal top to become positively charged when switched on. When a negatively charged plastic ball is brought close, the document asks to identify the direction of the electrostatic force on the ball. It also suggests that the metal top should be earthed immediately after use to prevent charging.

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Electric 13

The Van de Graaff generator produces static electricity, causing the metal top to become positively charged when switched on. When a negatively charged plastic ball is brought close, the document asks to identify the direction of the electrostatic force on the ball. It also suggests that the metal top should be earthed immediately after use to prevent charging.

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7 The Van de Graaff generator can be used to produce static electricity. For
Teacher’s
Use
The metal top of the Van de Graaff generator is not charged.

It becomes positively charged when the Van de Graaff generator is switched on.

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+ +
+ +
+ +
round metal top

insulating stand

(a) What happens to the charged particles in the metal top when the Van de Graaff
generator is turned on and the top starts to become positive?

Tick ( ) the correct box.

electrons move off the metal

protons move onto the metal

electrons move off and protons move on


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© UCLES 2014 S/S9/02 [Turn over


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(b) Ruben brings a small plastic ball with a negative charge close to the top of the For
Teacher’s
Van de Graaff generator. Use

The ball is hanging on a string.

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+ + E string
+ +
+ + ball
– –
H F
– –

Circle the arrow which shows the direction of the electrostatic force on the ball.

E F G H
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(c) When a Van de Graaff generator is earthed, it is not charged.

The metal top of the Van de Graaff generator should be earthed immediately after use.

Suggest why.

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© UCLES 2014 S/S9/02

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