Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electric circuits

Electric circuits — practice question

Fig. 10.1 shows an electrical circuit that is not yet complete.
(a(i))[1]

A student finishes the circuit and then measures the current in the 6.0 Ω resistor. On Fig. 10.1, add an ammeter symbol in one gap and straight lines to show wires in the other gaps to indicate how the student should carry this out.

(a(ii))[2]

A voltmeter is used to measure the potential difference (p.d.) across the 4.0 Ω resistor. On Fig. 10.1, draw a voltmeter symbol in the right position.

(a(iii))[4]

Calculate the value of the current in the 6.0 Ω resistor.

(b)[2]

On Fig. 10.2, add a diode symbol in one gap and a straight line to represent a wire in the other gap so that current flows from right to left in the 4.0 Ω resistor and an alternating current remains in the 2.0 Ω resistor.

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This 9-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: An ammeter in gap AB, with straight wires in CD and EF

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