Physics · Electrostatics

JEE Main 2024 — 5 April, Shift 2 — Question 35

The vehicles carrying inflammable fluids usually have metallic chains touching the ground :

Option A:
To conduct excess charge due to air friction to ground and prevent sparking.
Correct
Option B:
To alert other vehicles.
Option C:
To protect tyres from catching dirt from ground.
Option D:
It is a custom.

Answer: A

Step-by-step solution

Static charge is developed due to air friction. This can result in combustion. So, metallic chains is used to discharge excess

charge.

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Exam: JEE Main 2024
Paper: 5 April, Shift 2
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