18.4· 10 questions · 10 marks · 12 min · 2008–2020· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge A Level Physics Paper 1 question on electric field of a point charge, laid out as 4 A4 pages with the mark scheme below. Nothing is left out. Free to read, no account.


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Physics 9702 · Electric field of a point charge — Paper 1
A Level · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
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Answer
Marks
| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | 1 | 9702/11 Oct/Nov 2008 |
| 2 | D | 1 | 9702/11 Oct/Nov 2009 |
| 3 | A | 1 | 9702/11 Oct/Nov 2009 |
| 4 | B | 1 | 9702/11 Oct/Nov 2009 |
| 5 | A | 1 | 9702/12 Oct/Nov 2009 |
| 6 | A | 1 | 9702/13 Oct/Nov 2013 |
| 7 | C | 1 | 9702/13 Oct/Nov 2015 |
| 8 | A | 1 | 9702/12 Feb/March 2016 |
| 9 | B | 1 | 9702/12 Feb/March 2019 |
| 10 | D | 1 | 9702/12 Feb/March 2020 |
29 The diagram shows the electric field near a point charge and two electrons X and Y. Y X Which row describes the forces acting on X and Y? direction of force magnitude of force on X A radially inwards less than force on Y B radially inwards greater than force on Y C radially outwards less than force on Y D radially outwards greater than force on Y
1 marks
Answer: B
27 A small charge q is placed in the electric field of a large charge Q. Both charges experience a force F. What is the electric field strength of the charge Q at the position of the charge q? F F F A B C FqQ D Qq Q q
1 marks
Answer: D
29 The electric field at a certain distance from an isolated alpha particle is 3.0 × 107 N C–1. What is the force on an electron when at that distance from the alpha particle? A 4.8 × 10–12 N B 9.6 × 10–12 N C 3.0 × 107 N D 6.0 × 107 N
1 marks
Answer: A
40 Two α-particles with equal energies are fired towards the nucleus of a gold atom. Which diagram best represents their paths? A B gold nucleus gold nucleus C D gold nucleus gold nucleus Space for working
1 marks
Answer: B
28 The electric field at a certain distance from an isolated alpha particle is 3.0 × 107 N C–1. What is the force on an electron when at that distance from the alpha particle? A 4.8 × 10–12 N B 9.6 × 10–12 N C 3.0 × 107 N D 6.0 × 107 N
1 marks
Answer: A
40 Two α-particles with equal energies are deflected by a large nucleus. Which diagram best represents their paths? A B C D Space for working
1 marks
Answer: A
38 Two α-particles with equal energies are fired towards the nucleus of a gold atom. Which diagram best represents their paths? A B gold nucleus gold nucleus C D gold nucleus gold nucleus
1 marks
Answer: C
28 The electric field strength at a certain distance from an isolated alpha particle is 3.0 × 107 N C–1. What is the force on an electron when at that distance from the alpha particle? A 4.8 × 10–12 N B 9.6 × 10–12 N C 3.0 × 107 N D 6.0 × 107 N
1 marks
Answer: A
31 The diagram shows the electric field near a point charge and two electrons X and Y. Y X Which row describes the forces acting on X and on Y? direction of force magnitude of force on X A radially inwards less than force on Y B radially inwards greater than force on Y C radially outwards less than force on Y D radially outwards greater than force on Y
1 marks
Answer: B
38 Two alpha-particles with the same kinetic energy are moving towards, and are then deflected by, a gold nucleus. gold nucleus alpha-particles Which diagram could show the paths of the two alpha-particles? A B C D
1 marks
Answer: D