MCQ practice · SSC Physics Board questions · Chapter 10: Static Electricity
In which of the following is static electricity not used?
Think it through first, then pick an option.
- a In a torchlight
- b In a photocopier
- c In the fuel truck
- d In a Van de Graaff machine
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: a In a torchlight
A torchlight is not an example in the book's section on static electricity. That section has the photocopier, the Van de Graaff machine, the fuel truck, electronics, the lightning arrester and paint spray.
Why the other options are wrong
- b In a photocopier: A photocopier makes static charge on a roller in the pattern of the writing, and ink sticks there (10.8.1).
- c In the fuel truck: The book puts the fuel truck in its section on static electricity (10.8.3): charge from friction is sent to the ground by a chain.
- d In a Van de Graaff machine: The Van de Graaff machine uses static electricity to produce a very high potential (10.8.2).
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