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Static Charge (physics Only) (GCSE Physics)

The following is a GCSE Physics test covering 'Static Charge (physics Only)' from the broader topic Electricity. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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A small spark jumps between a negatively charged metal dome and an earthed conductor. Which of the following explains the spark?
Why are sharp points used on lightning conductors and charged point dischargers?
What is the typical effect of humidity (higher moisture in air) on static charge accumulation?
Why are vehicles less likely to give a painful static shock when fitted with a conductive grounding strap that drags on the road?
What happens to the electric field strength of a point charge as you move farther away from the charge?
A piece of insulating plastic rod becomes negatively charged when rubbed with a cloth. Which of the following explains why the rod becomes negative?
Which device stores static charge on two separated conductors and is used to demonstrate electrostatic phenomena?
What happens to the total number of electrons and protons in an isolated insulated system when objects are charged by rubbing?
Which of these is the best explanation for the visible spark (small lightning) when you touch a large charged metal dome?
How can you discharge (neutralise) a negatively charged plastic rod safely?
If two identical metal spheres, one charged +6Q and the other neutral, are touched together and separated, what is the charge on each afterward?