Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electric circuits

Electric circuits — practice question

Fig. 8.1 illustrates an electric circuit assembled by a student.
(a)[4]

Using standard symbols, sketch a circuit diagram for the student’s circuit.

(b)[1]

State the name of the particles that travel in the metal wire.

(c)[3]

Calculate the potential difference (p.d.) across the 15 $$ resistor.

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