Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electric circuits

Electric circuits — practice question

A student assembles the electrical circuit illustrated in Fig. 9.1.
(a)[4]

Complete the circuit diagram in Fig. 9.2 so that it matches the circuit in Fig. 9.1. Use standard electrical symbols.

(b(i))[3]

Calculate the lamp’s resistance.

(b(ii))[3]

The lamp remains switched on for 30 s. Calculate the energy transferred in the lamp over this interval.

(c)[2]

State and explain how the current in the circuit changes.

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