P4 smoke detectors, static electricity (part 1)

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Here are two diagrams showing how a smoke detector works. americium

alarm

air inside smoke detector alpha radiation

alpha detector

smoke

Use the diagrams to describe how a smoke detector works. ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................... [2]

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Patrick walks on a nylon carpet.

carpet

He becomes negatively charged. (a) Describe how Patrick has become negatively charged. ................................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................................. [2]

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