Page 102 - Physics Form 5 KSSM_Neat

3.1 Current and Potential Difference

Observe Photograph 3.1 which shows
the lightning phenomenon. How
does the phenomenon occur? Recall
the chapter on electricity which you
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studied in Form 2 Science.

Let’s Recall
Let’s Recall
Electricity
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Photograph 3.1 The lightning phenomenon
Electric Field SCAN ME
SCAN ME
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When a charged comb is brought near to a fine stream of Electric field and
tap water, the stream of water bends towards the comb. This charge flow
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daily life. Can you list some other examples of the existence of
electric fields?

(b) Hair is attracted to a
charged balloon

(d) A charged drinking straw
moves closer to an
(a) A fine stream of tap approaching finger
water is bent when a
charged comb is
brought near it

(c) Tiny pieces of paper are attracted
to a charged plastic comb

Photograph 3.2 Examples of the existence of electric fields in daily life
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