Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electric circuits

Electric circuits — practice question

Fig. 8.1 depicts a circuit containing a battery, component X, component Y and the connecting wires. In the diagram, component X has arrows drawn towards it to show light striking it.
(a(i))[1]

State what component X is called.

(a(ii))[1]

In Fig. 8.1, draw the voltmeter symbol and show how it is connected in the circuit.

(a(iii)-1)[2]

Calculate the current flowing in the circuit.

(a(iii)-2)[1]

Calculate the potential difference across component Y.

(a(iv))[1]

State what effect this will have on the p.d. across component Y.

(b)[1]

Suggest one practical use for component X.

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