Question

1) An electrostatically charged object (e.g. plastic rod that was vigorously rubbed with wool/fur) is put in contact with a neural metallic soda can. Consequently, charges are transferred from the plastic rod to the soda can. On which surface the charges will stay on the soda can (inside, outside, both inside and outside, …). EXPLAIN WHY. (2 points)

2) Describe in a few words a method to generate an electric field, in which the field lines are straight, parallel, and equidistant. (2 point)

Answer 1