ElectricityAQA GCSE Physics 8463

Static Electricity

Work through the notes, try the practice questions, then take the quiz. The report tells you exactly what to revise next. (2026)

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1
When two insulators are rubbed, what transfers?
Answer & explanation
Correct: option C
Only electrons are mobile at GCSE.
2
An insulator gains electrons. Its overall charge becomes:
Answer & explanation
Correct: option B
Extra negative electrons → net negative charge.
3
Two positively charged rods are placed close together. They will:
Answer & explanation
Correct: option B
Like charges repel.
4
Why doesn't a metal rod become statically charged when rubbed?
Answer & explanation
Correct: option B
Conductors let charge flow away instantly.
5
What causes a static spark?
Answer & explanation
Correct: option B
Large p.d. across an air gap ionises air, which then conducts briefly.
6
Why must fuel tanker drivers earth their vehicles before refuelling?
Answer & explanation
Correct: option B
Static built up during driving could spark and ignite vapour.

ElectricityAQA GCSE Physics 8463

Work through the notes, try the practice questions, then take the quiz. The report tells you exactly what to revise next. (2026)

6 MCQs

0 of 6 attempted

Correct

Incorrect

Remaining

1
When two insulators are rubbed, what transfers?
Answer & explanation
Correct: option C
Only electrons are mobile at GCSE.
2
An insulator gains electrons. Its overall charge becomes:
Answer & explanation
Correct: option B
Extra negative electrons → net negative charge.
3
Two positively charged rods are placed close together. They will:
Answer & explanation
Correct: option B
Like charges repel.
4
Why doesn't a metal rod become statically charged when rubbed?
Answer & explanation
Correct: option B
Conductors let charge flow away instantly.
5
What causes a static spark?
Answer & explanation
Correct: option B
Large p.d. across an air gap ionises air, which then conducts briefly.
6
Why must fuel tanker drivers earth their vehicles before refuelling?
Answer & explanation
Correct: option B
Static built up during driving could spark and ignite vapour.