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Electrostatics (charge, attraction, and repulsion)

Unit: 6. Electricity and Magnetism Board: International Baccalaureate (IB) Standard: SL & HL
Subject MYP Physics
Grade MYP Years 4-5
Questions 30
Time Estimate 30 mins

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A student brings a negatively charged balloon close to small neutral paper pieces, and they jump toward the balloon. Which explanation best describes this observation?

  • A The paper pieces gain electrons from the balloon and become positively charged.
  • B Electrons in the paper are repelled, causing polarization and attraction.
  • C The balloon transfers protons to the paper, creating attraction.
  • D The paper becomes negatively charged through induction, attracting the balloon.

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