Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Practical circuits

Practical circuits — practice question

A lamp carries a rating of $12\,\text{V},\ 36\,\text{W}$.
(a(i))[2]

Calculate the resistance of the lamp when it is operating at its working temperature.

(a(ii))[3]

On the axes in Fig. 6.1, sketch a graph to display the current-voltage $(I$-$V)$ characteristic of the lamp. Put an appropriate scale for current on the $y$-axis.

(b(i))[1]

Determine the total power dissipation for the heaters arranged as shown in diagram (i).

(b(ii))[1]

Determine the total power dissipation for the heaters arranged as shown in diagram (ii).

(b(iii))[2]

Determine the total power dissipation for the heaters arranged as shown in diagram (iii).

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This 9-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Either $P = V^2/R$ or $P = VI$ together with $V = IR$

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