Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electric circuits

Electric circuits — practice question

A student is finding the resistance of a metal wire named XY. Fig. 10.1 shows the wire arranged in the circuit.
(a(i))[1]

The student measures the potential difference (p.d.) across the wire XY. On Fig. 10.1, place the voltmeter in the correct position. Use the correct symbol.

(a(ii))[1]

A current flows through the wire. State the name of the particles that move through the wire.

(a(iii))[2]

State one difference between the current in wire CD and the current in wire XY. Explain your answer.

(a(iv))[1]

State the unit for the electromotive force (e.m.f.) of the battery.

(b(i))[1]

Find the total resistance of wire CD together with the variable resistor.

(b(ii))[1]

State the current in wire CD.

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