Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electric circuits

Electric circuits — practice question

Fig. 10.1 shows a circuit that a student uses to test a nichrome metal wire.
(a)[1]

State what component Z is called.

(b)[1]

State the value shown on ammeter Y.

(c)[3]

Calculate the resistance of the nichrome wire.

(d)[2]

State and explain how the current changes.

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