Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electric circuits

Electric circuits — practice question

(a)[3]

On Fig. 6.1, sketch the current-voltage graph for a filament lamp and explain why it has this shape.

(b(i))[2]

Calculate the value shown by the voltmeter.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the current in the $4.2\,\Omega$ resistor.

(b(iii))[1]

Determine the current in the $2.1\,\Omega$ resistor.

(b(iv))[1]

Determine the ammeter reading.

(b(v))[2]

Calculate the electrical power transferred in the $4.2\,\Omega$ resistor.

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