Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electric circuits

Electric circuits — practice question

A student carries out an experiment to find the resistance of a fixed resistor, R. The student has sketched an incomplete circuit diagram, as shown in Fig. 10.1.
(a(i))[3]

In Fig. 10.1, insert the missing circuit symbols.

(a(ii))[4]

Describe how the student could use the circuit to obtain a dependable value for the resistance of R.

(b)[4]

State and explain the effect this has on the current in the circuit.

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