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Point and spherical charges: OCR A‑Level Physics A questions

Every OCR A-Level Physics A exam question on 6.2.1 Point and spherical charges, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q1(a)(ii)

    June 2025 · Paper 3

    2 marks6.2.1 Point and spherical charges
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    June 2025 Paper 3, question 1(a)(ii): State and explain the direction of the electric field required to accelerate the electrons downwards. [2]

  2. Q15

    June 2022 · Paper 2

    1 mark6.2.1 Point and spherical charges5.4.1 Point and spherical masses
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    June 2022 Paper 2, question 15: An electron has both mass and charge. The electron has a gravitational field and an electric field around it. Which statement is not correct? A Both field patte

  3. Q4

    November 2021 · Paper 2

    1 mark6.2.1 Point and spherical charges
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    November 2021 Paper 2, question 4: The diagram below shows two oppositely charged spheres. P + – The magnitude of the charge on each sphere is the same. The point P is on the line joining the cen

  4. Q20(a)

    June 2017 · Paper 2

    2 marks6.2.1 Point and spherical charges
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    June 2017 Paper 2, question 20(a): Fig. 20.1 shows a positively charged metal sphere and a negatively charged metal plate. – – + + – + + – + + – – Fig. 20.1 On Fig. 20.1, draw a minimum of five e
All 4 questions on Point and spherical charges, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 3, Q1(a)(ii) (2 marks): State and explain the direction of the electric field required to accelerate the electrons downwards. [2]
  2. June 2022, Paper 2, Q15 (1 mark): An electron has both mass and charge. The electron has a gravitational field and an electric field around it. Which statement is not correct? A Both field patte
  3. November 2021, Paper 2, Q4 (1 mark): The diagram below shows two oppositely charged spheres. P + – The magnitude of the charge on each sphere is the same. The point P is on the line joining the cen
  4. June 2017, Paper 2, Q20(a) (2 marks): Fig. 20.1 shows a positively charged metal sphere and a negatively charged metal plate. – – + + – + + – + + – – Fig. 20.1 On Fig. 20.1, draw a minimum of five e

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