Electrical quantities — Paper 1 · IGCSE Science - Combined 0653

37 The table shows the voltage and current ratings for four electric heaters. Which heater has the least resistance? voltage / V current / A A 110 5.0 B 110 10 C 230 5.0 D 230 10

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Answer: B

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36 What are the symbols used for the units of current and resistance? unit of current unit of resistance A A W B A Ω C V W D V Ω

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Answer: B

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36 When electricity is transmitted over long distances energy is wasted. How can the wasted energy be kept as small as possible? A Keep the current in the transmission lines as large as possible. B Keep the power supplied to the transmission lines as large as possible. C Keep the resistance of the transmission lines as large as possible. D Keep the voltage supplied to the transmission lines as large as possible.

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2006

38 An electric heater is connected to the mains using insulated copper wires. The wires become very warm. What can be done to prevent so much heat being produced in the connecting wires? A Use thicker copper wires. B Use thinner copper wires. C Use thicker insulation. D Use thinner insulation.

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Answer: A

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39 The graph shows the voltage input to a step-down transformer. 12 V voltage input 0 time Which diagram shows the voltage output from the transformer? A B 12 V 12 V voltage voltage output output 0 0 time time C D 12 V 12 V voltage voltage output output 0 0 time time

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Answer: D

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36 Which circuit shows the correct use of a voltmeter in measuring the p.d. across the resistor? A B V V C D V V

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Answer: B

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38 A cable in a house is carrying too much current. What is the greatest danger? A appliances not working B electric shock C fire D low power

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Answer: C

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39 The diagram shows a lamp connected to a transformer. 40 turns 200 turns 12 V a.c. What is the potential difference across the lamp? A 2.4 V B 12 V C 60 V D 240 V

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Answer: C

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36 The circuit shows a current I in a resistor of resistance R. 3.0 V I R Which line gives possible values of I and R? I / A R / Ω A 1.5 1.5 B 1.5 2.0 C 6.0 2.0 D 4.0 12

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2007

38 The diagram shows four electric kettles plugged into a 4-way adaptor. An extension lead connects the adaptor to a single mains plug. The mains plug is designed to work without a fuse. extension lead mains plug adaptor Why is this use of the adaptor dangerous? A The heating elements in the kettle will overheat. B The extension lead connecting the adaptor to the mains plug will overheat. C The leads connecting the kettles to the adaptor will overheat. D The water in the kettles will overheat.

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2007

37 In the circuit shown, the switches S1 and S2 may be open (off) or closed (on). V + switches shown 12 V open (off) – S2 S1 Which line in the table shows the voltmeter reading for the switch positions given? S1 S2 voltmeter reading / V A open open 12 B closed closed 12 C open closed 0 D closed open 12

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Answer: B

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37 The table shows the voltage and current ratings for four electric heaters. Which heater has the least resistance? voltage / V current / A A 110 5.0 B 110 10.0 C 230 5.0 D 230 10.0

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Answer: B

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39 Two different systems are used to transmit equal amounts of electrical power from one building to another. One system uses low voltage and the other uses high voltage. Which line in the table is correct about which system wastes least energy and why? least energy wasted why A high voltage system the current in the wires is bigger B high voltage system the current in the wires is smaller C low voltage system the current in the wires is bigger D low voltage system the current in the wires is smaller

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2008

36 Using the circuit shown, the current I is found for various voltages V. The temperature of the resistor does not change. variable direct voltage V A I Which graph shows the results obtained? A B C D I I I I 0 0 0 0 0 V 0 V 0 V 0 V

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Answer: A

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37 In the circuit shown, ammeter X reads 0.5 A. 4.0 V X A A Y 3.0 Ω 5.0 Ω What does ammeter Y read? A 0 B 0.5 A C 3.5 A D 4.0 A

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Answer: B

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32 In each of the circuits shown, identical resistors, cells and lamps are used. In which circuit will the lamp glow most brightly? A B C D

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Answer: B

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34 A transformer has 2400 turns on its primary coil and 200 turns on its secondary coil. primary coil 2400 turns secondary coil 200 turns output voltage = 240 V Assuming the transformer is 100 % efficient, what input voltage is needed to give an output voltage of 240 V? A 12 V B 20 V C 240 V D 2880 V

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Answer: D

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32 In each of the circuits shown, identical resistors, cells and lamps are used. In which circuit will the lamp glow most brightly? A B C D

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Answer: B

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33 The diagrams show part of an electric circuit containing an ammeter and a voltmeter. Which arrangement should be used to measure the potential difference (p.d.) across the resistor and the current through it? A B C D A V V A V V A A

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Answer: C

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34 The diagram shows an electrical circuit. 12 V 2 Ω 2 Ω What is the current through the circuit? A 3 A B 4 A C 12 A D 24 A

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2010

34 The diagrams show part of an electric circuit containing an ammeter and a voltmeter. Which arrangement should be used to measure the potential difference (p.d.) across the resistor and the current through it? A B C D A V V A V V A A

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Answer: C

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36 The diagram shows a circuit with three ammeters, X, Y and Z. Z A X A 5 Ω Y A 10 Ω The ammeter readings are 1 A, 2 A and 3 A. Which ammeter has which reading? X Y Z A 1 A 2 A 3 A B 3 A 2 A 1 A C 2 A 3 A 1 A D 2 A 1 A 3 A

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2011

37 The diagram shows a circuit with three ammeters, X, Y and Z. Z A X A 5 Ω Y A 10 Ω The ammeter readings are 1 A, 2 A and 3 A. Which ammeter has which reading? X Y Z A 1 A 2 A 3 A B 3 A 2 A 1 A C 2 A 3 A 1 A D 2 A 1 A 3 A

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Answer: D

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34 Diagram 1 shows two identical resistors R1 and R2 connected in series in a circuit. R2 is then removed, as shown in diagram 2. diagram 1 diagram 2 A A R1 R2 R1 V V How do the readings on the ammeter and the voltmeter change when R2 is removed? ammeter voltmeter A decreases decreases B decreases increases C increases decreases D increases increases

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Answer: D

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38 The diagram represents a circuit which includes a battery, an ammeter, a voltmeter and a variable resistor. A V What happens to the readings on the meters as the resistance of the variable resistor is increased? ammeter reading voltmeter reading A decreases decreases B decreases stays constant C increases decreases D increases stays constant

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39 An electric fire draws a current of 10 A. Fuses are available rated at 5 A and 13 A. Which fuse rating should be used with this electric fire, and where should it be fitted in the circuit? fuse rating where in circuit A 5 A live wire B 5 A neutral wire C 13 A live wire D 13 A neutral wire

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38 A battery is connected to a resistor. current Which changes to potential difference across the resistor, and to the resistance of the resistor, will produce the smallest current? potential resistance difference A decrease decrease B decrease increase C increase decrease D increase increase

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Answer: B

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39 Two balloons hang near each other on insulating threads. One balloon is positively charged and the other is negatively charged. Which diagram shows how they hang? A B C D

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Answer: C

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38 A battery is connected to a resistor. current Which changes to potential difference across the resistor, and to the resistance of the resistor, will produce the smallest current? potential resistance difference A decrease decrease B decrease increase C increase decrease D increase increase

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Answer: B

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39 Two balloons hang near each other on insulating threads. One balloon is positively charged and the other is negatively charged. Which diagram shows how they hang? A B C D

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Answer: C

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38 A variable power supply is connected to a resistor and there is a current in the resistor. variable power supply current The potential difference across the resistor is increased. The temperature of the resistor does not change. What happens to the current in the resistor and what happens to the resistance of the resistor? current resistance A decreases increases B decreases stays the same C increases decreases D increases stays the same

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Answer: D

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38 An electrically charged student produces soap bubbles. When he holds his hand near the bubbles, they move away quickly from his hand. electrically charged soap bubbles student move away quickly insulator For this movement of the bubbles to happen, which statement is correct? A The bubbles must be negatively charged. B The bubbles must be positively charged. C The bubbles must have the opposite charge to the charge on the student. D The bubbles must have the same charge as the charge on the student.

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Answer: D

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40 A student wishes to find the resistance of resistor R. The diagrams show four possible circuits which the student could use. Which circuit can be used to find the resistance of resistor R? A B R R V A A V C D R A V R V A

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Answer: B

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38 There is an electric current in the circuit shown. Which two changes will each increase the current? change 1 change 2 A decrease the voltage of the battery decrease the resistance of the resistor B decrease the voltage of the battery increase the resistance of the resistor C increase the voltage of the battery decrease the resistance of the resistor D increase the voltage of the battery increase the resistance of the resistor

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2013

39 The charger for a laptop computer is connected by a cable to the mains supply through a plug. The plug contains a 13 A fuse. The thin wires in the cable are designed to carry a current of 2 A. A fault develops and the current in the wires rises to 5 A. plug laptop connecting cable What is the danger caused by this larger current? A A large amount of electrical energy could be wasted. B Somebody might receive an electric shock. C The fuse could blow and start a fire. D The wires could overheat and start a fire.

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2013

38 There is an electric current in the circuit shown. Which two changes will each increase the current? change 1 change 2 A decrease the voltage of the battery decrease the resistance of the resistor B decrease the voltage of the battery increase the resistance of the resistor C increase the voltage of the battery decrease the resistance of the resistor D increase the voltage of the battery increase the resistance of the resistor

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2013

38 A student wishes to measure the potential difference across a resistor. The circuits show two different positions in which a meter can be connected. position X position Y What meter is used, and where is it connected in the circuit? A an ammeter in position X B an ammeter in position Y C a voltmeter in position X D a voltmeter in position Y

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Answer: D

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38 Which group contains a material that prevents electrical charge from flowing through it? A aluminium, copper, mercury B brass, nickel, steel C glass, gold, zinc D silver, iron, lead

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2014

39 Which circuit can be used to determine the resistance of resistor R? A B R R A A V V C D R R V V A A

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Answer: A

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38 An uncharged metal rod is held by an insulating handle. The rod is brought near to a positively charged sphere. This causes some particles in the rod to move. positively metal rod charged sphere + + + + + + + + + + + insulating handle Which particles in the rod move and in which direction do the particles move? particles that move direction of movement A electrons away from the sphere B electrons towards the sphere C neutrons away from the sphere D protons towards the sphere

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2014

38 Which group contains a material that prevents electrical charge from flowing through it? A aluminium, copper, mercury B brass, nickel, steel C glass, gold, zinc D silver, iron, lead

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2014

40 Which circuit can be used to determine the resistance of resistor R? A B R R A A V V C D R R V V A A

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Answer: A

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38 When a plastic rod is rubbed with a cloth, the rod becomes positively charged. How is this explained? A Electrons have been added to the rod. B Electrons have been removed from the rod. C Neutrons have been added to the rod. D Neutrons have been removed from the rod.

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2014

38 When a plastic rod is rubbed with a cloth, the rod becomes positively charged. How is this explained? A Electrons have been added to the rod. B Electrons have been removed from the rod. C Neutrons have been added to the rod. D Neutrons have been removed from the rod.

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2014

39 A voltmeter and an ammeter are used to determine the resistance of a lamp. Which circuit shows the meters connected to take the necessary measurements? A B A V V A C D V A A V

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Answer: A

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39 A student wishes to determine the resistance of a resistor. He sets up the circuit shown. A Y X V Which statement about the circuit is true? A The ammeter and the voltmeter should change places. B The circuit is correct. C The voltmeter should be in position X. D The voltmeter should be in position Y.

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Answer: B

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38 A negative ion X is close to a positive ion and another negative ion. Electrical forces act on ion X because of the charges in the other two ions. Which diagram shows the directions of the two forces acting on ion X? A B C D positive ion + + + + – ion X – ion X – ion X – ion X – – – – negative ion

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2015

39 The circuit diagram includes two resistors connected in parallel. wire P wire S A wire Q 2 Ω 4 Ω wire R Which statement is correct? A The current in wire P is equal to the current in wire Q. B The current in wire P is greater than the current in wire R. C The current in wire Q is greater than the current in wire S. D The current in wire R is equal to the current in wire S.

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2015

38 A negative ion X is close to a positive ion and another negative ion. Electrical forces act on ion X because of the charges in the other two ions. Which diagram shows the directions of the two forces acting on ion X? A B C D positive ion + + + + – ion X – ion X – ion X – ion X – – – – negative ion

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Answer: A

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39 An electrically charged student produces soap bubbles. When he holds his hand near the bubbles, they move away quickly from his hand. electrically charged soap bubbles student move away quickly insulator For this movement of the bubbles to happen, which statement is correct? A The bubbles must be negatively charged. B The bubbles must be positively charged. C The bubbles must have the opposite charge to the charge on the student. D The bubbles must have the same charge as the charge on the student.

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2016

38 A battery is connected to a resistor. current Which changes to the resistance of the resistor, and to the potential difference across the resistor, must produce a smaller current? potential resistance difference A decrease decrease B decrease increase C increase decrease D increase increase

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2016

39 An electrically charged student produces soap bubbles. When he holds his hand near the bubbles, they move away quickly from his hand. electrically charged soap bubbles student move away quickly insulator For this movement of the bubbles to happen, which statement is correct? A The bubbles must be negatively charged. B The bubbles must be positively charged. C The bubbles must have the opposite charge to the charge on the student. D The bubbles must have the same charge as the charge on the student.

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2016

38 A battery is connected to a resistor. current Which changes to the resistance of the resistor, and to the potential difference across the resistor, must produce a smaller current? potential resistance difference A decrease decrease B decrease increase C increase decrease D increase increase

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2016

39 An electrically charged student produces soap bubbles. When he holds his hand near the bubbles, they move away quickly from his hand. electrically charged soap bubbles student move away quickly insulator For this movement of the bubbles to happen, which statement is correct? A The bubbles must be negatively charged. B The bubbles must be positively charged. C The bubbles must have the opposite charge to the charge on the student. D The bubbles must have the same charge as the charge on the student.

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2016

38 A lamp is connected to a cell by copper wires. Particles flow from one terminal of the cell around the circuit to the other terminal of the cell. copper wire copper wire Which particles flow round the circuit and from which terminal of the cell do they flow? from which particles terminal A electrons negative B electrons positive C protons negative D protons positive

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2016

39 When a computer is switched on, the current rises quickly to 3.1 A and then falls slowly to a steady value of 1.0 A while the computer is in use. The wire connecting the computer to the power supply can safely carry a current of up to 10.0 A. The circuit contains a fuse. Which value of fuse is suitable to use to provide the greatest protection? A 1.0 A B 3.0 A C 5.0 A D 13.0 A

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2016

38 An ammeter and a voltmeter are correctly connected in a circuit so that the resistance of the resistor can be calculated. The ammeter reads 2.0 A and the voltmeter reads 4.0 V. meter 1 meter 2 Which row correctly identifies the voltmeter and gives the resistance of the resistor? resistance of voltmeter resistor / Ω A meter 1 0.50 B meter 1 2.0 C meter 2 0.50 D meter 2 2.0

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2016

39 When a computer is switched on, the current rises quickly to 3.1 A and then falls slowly to a steady value of 1.0 A while the computer is in use. The wire connecting the computer to the power supply can safely carry a current of up to 10.0 A. The circuit contains a fuse. Which value of fuse is suitable to use to provide the greatest protection? A 1.0 A B 3.0 A C 5.0 A D 13.0 A

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2016

38 An uncharged metal rod is held by an insulating handle. The rod is brought near to a positively charged sphere. This causes some particles in the rod to move. positively metal rod charged sphere + + + + + + + + insulating handle Which particles in the rod move and in which direction do the particles move? particles that move direction of movement A electrons away from the sphere B electrons towards the sphere C protons away from the sphere D protons towards the sphere

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2017

38 An uncharged metal rod is held by an insulating handle. The rod is brought near to a positively charged sphere. This causes some particles in the rod to move. positively metal rod charged sphere + + + + + + + + insulating handle Which particles in the rod move and in which direction do the particles move? particles that move direction of movement A electrons away from the sphere B electrons towards the sphere C protons away from the sphere D protons towards the sphere

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Answer: B

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39 Which circuit can be used when determining the resistance of resistor R? A B C D A V V A A R R R R A V V

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2017

38 An uncharged metal rod is held by an insulating handle. The rod is brought near to a positively charged sphere. This causes some particles in the rod to move. positively metal rod charged sphere + + + + + + + + insulating handle Which particles in the rod move and in which direction do the particles move? particles that move direction of movement A electrons away from the sphere B electrons towards the sphere C protons away from the sphere D protons towards the sphere

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2017

38 Two balloons X and Y are suspended by insulating threads. They are each held near a negatively charged balloon. The balloons hang as shown. insulating insulating threads threads – – – – – – – – – – – – – X – – Y ––– – – – – – – What is the charge on balloon X and what is the charge on balloon Y? balloon X balloon Y A negative negative B negative positive C positive negative D positive positive

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2017

38 The device Z in this circuit is designed to cut off the electricity supply automatically if too much current flows. Z What is device Z? A a fuse B a resistor C a switch D an ammeter

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2017

39 Which circuit is used to determine the resistance of the resistor R? A B V A R R A V C D V A R R V A

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2017

38 Why is the electricity supply to a house fitted with a fuse? A to increase the current in the circuit B to increase the resistance of the circuit C to maintain a constant current in the circuit D to prevent overheating of the cables in the circuit

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2018

39 An electric kettle has the following label attached to its base. current: 7.5 A frequency: 50 Hz power: 1800 W voltage: 240 V How is an appropriate fuse for the kettle labelled? A 10 A B 60 Hz C 2000 W D 300 V

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Answer: A

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38 A negative ion X is close to a positive ion and another negative ion. Electrical forces act on ion X because of the charges in the other two ions. Which diagram shows the directions of the two forces acting on ion X? A B C D positive ion + + + + – ion X – ion X – ion X – ion X – – – – negative ion

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2018

38 There is a current in a metal wire when a potential difference is applied across its ends. The diagram shows which ends are connected to the positive and negative terminals. + – wire How does the charge flow in the wire? A electrons flow from left to right B electrons flow from right to left C protons flow from left to right D protons flow from right to left

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2018

39 A circuit contains a battery connected to a resistor. Which values of electromotive force (e.m.f.) and resistance produce the smallest current? e.m.f. / V resistance / Ω A 6.0 10 B 6.0 20 C 24 80 D 24 160

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2018

37 Which group contains only electrical insulators? A air, lead, rubber B copper, lead, steel C plastic, rubber, wood D plastic, steel, wood

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2018

38 The circuit shown includes a 4.0 Ω resistor. A 4.0 Ω V Which pair of meter readings in the table is possible? voltmeter ammeter reading reading / V / A A 0.50 2.0 B 1.0 4.0 C 2.0 0.5 D 2.5 1.5

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2018

38 The diagram shows a rod R suspended by an insulating thread. Rod R is positively charged. A second rod P is brought close to rod R. Rod R moves away from rod P. insulating thread moves away R P What is the charge, if any, on rod P? A The charge on P could be positive or negative. B The charge on P is negative. C The charge on P is positive. D There is no charge on P.

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2018

36 An electrically charged student produces soap bubbles. When he holds his hand near the bubbles, they move away quickly from his hand. electrically charged soap bubbles student move away quickly insulator For this movement of the bubbles to happen, which statement is correct? A The bubbles must be negatively charged. B The bubbles must be positively charged. C The bubbles must have the opposite charge to the charge on the student. D The bubbles must have the same charge as the charge on the student.

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2019

37 A variable power supply is connected to a resistor and there is a current in the resistor. variable power supply current The potential difference across the resistor is decreased. The temperature of the resistor does not change. What happens to the current in the resistor and what happens to the resistance of the resistor? current resistance A decreases increases B decreases stays the same C increases decreases D increases stays the same

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2019

38 The diagram shows a circuit set up by a student. A V How is the resistance of the resistor calculated? ammeter reading A voltmeter reading B ammeter reading × voltmeter reading voltmeter reading C ammeter reading D voltmeter reading + ammeter reading

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Answer: C

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38 What is the unit of electromotive force (e.m.f.) and what is used to measure it? measuring unit instrument A newton newton meter B newton voltmeter C volt newton meter D volt voltmeter

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Answer: D

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38 What is the unit for electromotive force (e.m.f.)? A J B N C V D W

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Answer: C

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39 In which circuit is there a current of 2.0 A? A B C D 1.5 V 0.50 V 3.0 V 6.0 V 0.50 Ω 1.5 Ω 6.0 Ω 3.0 Ω

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2019

40 An electrical appliance with a resistance of 60 Ω requires a voltage of 240 V to operate normally. Which fuse is the most suitable to use to protect the appliance? A 0.25 A B 1 A C 5 A D 13 A

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2019

38 A plastic rod becomes positively charged when it is rubbed with a cloth. What happens during the charging process? A Electrons and protons move from the rod to the cloth, but more electrons move than protons. B Electrons move from the rod to the cloth and protons move from the cloth to the rod. C Only protons move, from the cloth to the rod. D Only electrons move, from the rod to the cloth.

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2019

38 A plastic rod becomes positively charged when it is rubbed with a cloth. What happens during the charging process? A Electrons and protons move from the rod to the cloth, but more electrons move than protons. B Electrons move from the rod to the cloth and protons move from the cloth to the rod. C Only protons move, from the cloth to the rod. D Only electrons move, from the rod to the cloth.

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2019

39 A student wants to measure the potential difference across a resistor. The circuits show two different positions in which a meter can be connected. position Y position X What meter is used, and where is it connected in the circuit? A an ammeter in position X B an ammeter in position Y C a voltmeter in position X D a voltmeter in position Y

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2019

37 A polythene rod is rubbed with a cloth. The rod becomes positively charged. What has happened to the rod? A It has gained electrons. B It has gained protons. C It has lost electrons. D It has lost protons.

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2020

38 A student records a current of 12 A in a resistor and a potential difference (p.d.) of 6.0 V across it. What is the resistance of the resistor? A 0.50 Ω B 2.0 Ω C 18 Ω D 72 Ω

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Answer: A

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37 Which list contains only electrical insulators? A air, rubber, copper B iron, plastic, glass C plastic, glass, air D steel, gold, aluminium

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2020

38 A potential difference (p.d.) of 10 V produces a current of 2.0 A in a resistor. What is the resistance of the resistor? A 0.050 Ω B 0.20 Ω C 5.0 Ω D 20 Ω

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2020

37 Which substance is an electrical insulator? A aluminium B copper C plastic D steel

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2020

38 A power supply causes a current in a circuit. The electromotive force (e.m.f.) of the power supply and the resistance of the circuit are both changed. Which pair of changes must result in a smaller current in the circuit? e.m.f. resistance A decreased decreased B decreased increased C increased decreased D increased increased

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2020

39 The diagram shows a cell connected to a resistor and two meters, X and Y. The circuit is used when determining the resistance of the resistor. X Y What are the quantities measured by meters X and Y, and what are their correct units? meter X meter Y quantity unit quantity unit A current A p.d. V B current V p.d. A C p.d. A current V D p.d. V current A

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2020

40 The diagram shows a circuit containing a 2.0 V cell, a fuse and a resistor of resistance 4.0 . 2.0 V 4.0 Ω What is the most appropriate rating for the fuse? A 0.4 A B 1 A C 2 A D 5 A

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2020

37 A positively charged sphere hangs from an insulating thread. A student brings a rod close to the sphere. The sphere moves away from the rod. Which conclusion can the student draw about the rod? A It is charged but it is not possible to know whether it is negatively or positively charged. B It is negatively charged. C It is not charged. D It is positively charged.

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2020

38 A power supply causes a current in a circuit. The electromotive force (e.m.f.) of the power supply and the resistance of the circuit are both changed. Which pair of changes must result in a smaller current in the circuit? e.m.f. resistance A decreased decreased B decreased increased C increased decreased D increased increased

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Answer: B

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38 A plastic rod can be charged by friction. This happens when some particles are added to or removed from the rod. Which particles are added or removed? A electrons B ions C neutrons D protons

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Answer: A

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37 An uncharged metal ball becomes negatively charged. Which particles have been transferred to the ball? A atoms B electrons C neutrons D protons

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2021

38 A battery is connected to a resistor. current Which changes to the resistance of the resistor, and to the potential difference (p.d.) across the resistor, must produce a smaller current? resistance p.d. A decrease decrease B decrease increase C increase decrease D increase increase

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Answer: C

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36 The diagram shows the scale of an analogue ammeter. 0.2 0.3 0.1 0.4 0 0.5 A What is the reading on the ammeter? A 0.22 A B 0.24 A C 0.27 A D 0.36 A

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2021

40 An air conditioner and a television are both connected to the same electrical circuit. X power air television supply conditioner The current in the air conditioner is 9.0 A and the current in the television is 2.0 A. Several different fuses are available. Which fuse should be connected at X? A 1 A B 3 A C 7 A D 13 A

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Answer: D

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37 There is a current in a solid metal wire. Which particles flow through the wire, and which instrument is used to measure a current? particles instrument A electrons ammeter B electrons voltmeter C ions ammeter D ions voltmeter

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Answer: A

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38 The diagram represents a circuit that includes a battery, an ammeter, a voltmeter and a variable resistor. A V What happens to the readings on the meters as the resistance of the variable resistor is increased? ammeter reading voltmeter reading A decreases decreases B decreases stays constant C increases decreases D increases stays constant

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Answer: B

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37 A plastic rod becomes negatively charged when rubbed with a cloth. The cloth becomes positively charged. Which statement describes the charging process? A The rod and the cloth both gain electrons. B The rod and the cloth both lose electrons. C The rod gains electrons and the cloth loses electrons. D The rod loses electrons and the cloth gains electrons.

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2021

38 A circuit contains a battery connected to a resistor. Which values of electromotive force (e.m.f.) and resistance produce the smallest current in the circuit? e.m.f. / V resistance /  A 6.0 10 B 6.0 20 C 24 80 D 24 160

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2021

37 An electrically charged student produces soap bubbles. When he holds his hand near the bubbles, they move away quickly from his hand. electrically charged soap bubbles student move away quickly insulator For this movement of the bubbles to happen, which statement is correct? A The bubbles must be negatively charged. B The bubbles must be positively charged. C The bubbles must have the opposite charge to the charge on the student. D The bubbles must have the same charge as the charge on the student.

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2022

38 Two 3.0Q resistors are connected in series to a 1.5V cell. 1.5V 3.0Q 3.00 What is the current in the circuit? A 0.25A B 0.50A C 4.0A D 9.0A

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Answer: A

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36 Two balloons X and Y are suspended by insulating threads. They are each held near a negatively charged balloon. The balloons hang as shown. insulating insulating threads threads – – – – – – – – – – – – – X – – Y ––– – – – – – – What is the charge on balloon X and what is the charge on balloon Y? balloon X balloon Y A negative negative B negative positive C positive negative D positive positive

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Answer: B

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38 The diagram shows a label on the side of a lamp. 12 V 3.0 A 36 W What is the resistance of the lamp when it is operating normally? A 0.25  B 0.33  C 3.0  D 4.0 

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 May/June 2022

37 Two balloons X and Y are suspended by insulating threads. They are each held near a negatively charged balloon. The balloons hang as shown. insulating insulating threads threads – – – – – – – – – – – – – X – – Y ––– – – – – – – What is the charge on balloon X and what is the charge on balloon Y? balloon X balloon Y A negative negative B negative positive C positive negative D positive positive

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Answer: B

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38 Which row gives the units for resistance and potential difference (p.d.)? resistance p.d. A ohm ampere B ohm volt C volt ampere D volt volt

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2022

36 Two balloons X and Y are suspended by insulating threads. They are each held near a negatively charged balloon. The balloons hang as shown. insulating insulating threads threads – – – – – – – – – – – – – X – – Y ––– – – – – – – What is the charge on balloon X and what is the charge on balloon Y? balloon X balloon Y A negative negative B negative positive C positive negative D positive positive

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Answer: B

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37 Which row gives the unit for potential difference (p.d.) and the unit for electromotive force (e.m.f.)? p.d. e.m.f. A ampere newton B ampere volt C volt newton D volt volt

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Answer: D

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37 A plastic rod and a woollen cloth are both uncharged. The plastic rod is rubbed with the woollen cloth. The rod becomes negatively charged. What happens to the cloth? A The cloth gains electrons and becomes negatively charged. B The cloth gains electrons and becomes positively charged. C The cloth loses electrons and becomes negatively charged. D The cloth loses electrons and becomes positively charged.

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2022

38 In which circuit is there a current of 2.0 A? A B Cc D 6.0V 0.50V 3.0V 1.5V 3.0Q 1.50 6.0Q 0.50Q

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2022

37 Two identical plastic rods are rubbed with identical cloths. The rods are moved close together and there is a force between them. Which statement is correct? A The rods attract each other because they have opposite charge. B The rods attract each other because they have the same charge. C The rods repel each other because they have opposite charge. D The rods repel each other because they have the same charge.

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Answer: D

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37 Two identical plastic rods are rubbed with identical cloths. The rods are moved close together and there is a force between them. Which statement is correct? A The rods attract each other because they have opposite charge. B The rods attract each other because they have the same charge. C The rods repel each other because they have opposite charge. D The rods repel each other because they have the same charge.

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Answer: D

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38 A charged sphere is suspended by an insulating thread. A positively charged rod is moved close to the sphere. The sphere is deflected as shown. insulating thread charged sphere charged rod + + + What is the charge on the sphere and why is the sphere deflected? charge on the sphere reason for deflection A negative like charges repel B negative unlike charges repel C positive like charges repel D positive unlike charges repel

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Answer: C

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39 Which circuit is used to measure the current in a lamp and the potential difference (p.d.) across the lamp? A B A V A V C D A A V V

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Answer: B

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40 When a computer is switched on, the current increases quickly to 3.1 A and then decreases slowly to a steady value of 1.0 A when the computer is in use. The cable connecting the computer to the power supply can safely carry a current of 10.0 A. The circuit contains a fuse. Which fuse rating is used to provide suitable protection? A 1 A B 3 A C 5 A D 13 A

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/12 Feb/March 2023

38 WX and YZ are rods that are uniformly electrically charged. W X Y Z The rods are brought close together and end X repels end Y. What happens when ends X and Z are brought close together and what happens when ends W and Y are brought close together? X and Z W and Y A attract attract B attract repel C repel attract D repel repel

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Answer: D

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39 Which circuit is used to determine the resistance of resistor R? A B R R A A V V C D V R V R A A

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Answer: A

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38 The diagram shows a cell connected to a resistor and two meters, X and Y. The circuit is used when determining the resistance of the resistor. X Y What are the quantities measured by meters X and Y, and what are their correct units? meter X meter Y quantity unit quantity unit A current A p.d. V B current V p.d. A C p.d. A current V D p.d. V current A

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Answer: D

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40 An electrical appliance with a resistance of 600  is connected to a 240 V supply. Which fuse rating is appropriate to protect the appliance and the wires from overheating if a fault occurs? A 0.04 A B 0.5 A C 5 A D 13 A

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Answer: B

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37 An uncharged object becomes positively charged by friction. What happens during this process? A Electrons are added to the object. B Electrons are removed from the object. C Protons are added to the object. D Protons are removed from the object.

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Answer: B

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38 A variable power supply is connected to a resistor and there is a current in the resistor. variable power supply current The potential difference (p.d.) across the resistor is decreased. The temperature of the resistor does not change. What happens to the current in the resistor and what happens to the resistance of the resistor? current resistance A decreases increases B decreases stays the same C increases decreases D increases stays the same

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Answer: B

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38 Which circuit is used to measure the current in the lamp and the potential difference (p.d.) across it? A B A V V A C D A V V A

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2023

39 An electric heater has a resistance of 50 . It is connected to a power supply with a potential difference (p.d.) of 240 V. What is the current in the heater? A 0.21 A B 4.8 A C 190 A D 290 A

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Answer: B

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36 A potential difference (p.d.) of 6.0 V is applied across a lamp. The current in the lamp is 1.5 A. What is the resistance of the lamp? A 0.25  B 4.0  C 4.5  D 9.0 

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Answer: B

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37 A plastic rod is rubbed with a woollen cloth. The rod becomes negatively charged. What happens to the woollen cloth? A It gains electrons and becomes negatively charged. B It gains electrons and becomes positively charged. C It loses electrons and becomes negatively charged. D It loses electrons and becomes positively charged.

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2023

36 A potential difference (p.d.) of 6.0 V is applied across a lamp. The current in the lamp is 1.5 A. What is the resistance of the lamp? A 0.25  B 4.0  C 4.5  D 9.0 

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Answer: B

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37 A plastic rod is rubbed with a woollen cloth. The rod becomes negatively charged. What happens to the woollen cloth? A It gains electrons and becomes negatively charged. B It gains electrons and becomes positively charged. C It loses electrons and becomes negatively charged. D It loses electrons and becomes positively charged.

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Answer: D

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36 A negatively charged sphere is suspended from an insulating thread. A plastic rod is moved slowly towards the sphere. thread sphere – plastic rod The sphere moves away from the rod. Which statement about the rod is correct? A It is not charged. B It is charged but it is not possible to know if it is positive or negative. C It is negatively charged. D It is positively charged.

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Answer: C

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38 A resistor has a resistance of 4.5 . The resistor is connected to a cell and there is a current of 0.60 A in the resistor. What is the potential difference (p.d.) across the resistor? A 0.13 V B 2.7 V C 5.1 V D 7.5 V

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Answer: B

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40 A 240 V power supply produces a current of 8.0 A in a heater that has a resistance of 30 . The power transferred in the heater is 1.9 kW. What is the rating of an appropriate fuse for the circuit? A 10 A B 2.0 kW C 1.8 kW D 30 

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Answer: A

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38 Which row gives the unit for potential difference (p.d.) and the unit for electromotive force (e.m.f.)? p.d. e.m.f. A J N B J V C V N D V V

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2024

39 Two heaters are connected in parallel to a socket that is protected by a fuse. The current in each heater is 9.0 A. What is a suitable rating for the fuse? A 3 A B 5 A C 9 A D 20 A

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Answer: D

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38 Which quantity is measured in volts? A energy B potential difference (p.d.) C power D resistance

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Answer: B

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39 The current in a resistor and the potential difference (p.d.) across it are recorded. Which expression is used to calculate the resistance of the resistor? current A p.d. B current  (p.d.)2 C p.d.  current p.d. D current

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Answer: D

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40 A heater carries a current of 8.0 A when it is in normal use. What is the rating of a suitable fuse to protect the heater circuit? A 1 A B 5 A C 7 A D 13 A

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Answer: D

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38 A positively charged sphere is suspended from an insulating thread. A plastic rod is rubbed with a cloth and moved towards the sphere. thread sphere + plastic rod The sphere moves away from the rod. Why does this happen? A Electrons have been added to the rod. B Electrons have been removed from the rod. C Protons have been added to the rod. D Protons have been removed from the rod.

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Answer: B

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39 What is the unit of electromotive force (e.m.f.)? A ampere B newton C volt D watt

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2024

37 An uncharged plastic rod is rubbed with a cloth and suspended by an insulating thread. The process is repeated using a second identical rod and a second identical cloth. The rods are then placed close to each other. insulating thread plastic rod What happens, and why? A The rods attract each other because they have like charges. B The rods attract each other because they have unlike charges. C The rods repel each other because they have like charges. D The rods repel each other because they have unlike charges.

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Answer: C

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38 A student sets up a circuit to find the resistance of a length of wire. A wire V When the switch is closed, the ammeter reads 2.0 A and the voltmeter reads 10 V. What is the resistance of the length of wire? A 0.20  B 5.0  C 8.0  D 20 

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2024

37 An uncharged plastic rod is rubbed with a cloth and suspended by an insulating thread. The process is repeated using a second identical rod and a second identical cloth. The rods are then placed close to each other. insulating thread plastic rod What happens, and why? A The rods attract each other because they have like charges. B The rods attract each other because they have unlike charges. C The rods repel each other because they have like charges. D The rods repel each other because they have unlike charges.

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Answer: C

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38 A student sets up a circuit to find the resistance of a length of wire. A wire V When the switch is closed, the ammeter reads 2.0 A and the voltmeter reads 10 V. What is the resistance of the length of wire? A 0.20  B 5.0  C 8.0  D 20 

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Answer: B

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37 A resistor of resistance 2000  is connected to a 40 V power supply. What is the current in the resistor? A 2.0 mA B 20 mA C 50 mA D 500 mA

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Answer: B

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37 An electrical device has a label with the information shown. 50 W, 1100 , 230 V Which information does the label provide? A current, power and resistance B current, power and voltage C current, resistance and voltage D power, resistance and voltage

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Answer: D

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38 Which equation relates the resistance R of a resistor to the current I in the resistor and the voltage V across the resistor? I 1 V A R = B R = IV C R = D R = V ( I V ) I

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Answer: D

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37 The diagram shows a circuit. A V Which expression gives the resistance of the resistor? ammeter reading A voltmeter reading B ammeter reading  voltmeter reading voltmeter reading C ammeter reading D voltmeter reading + ammeter reading

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Answer: C

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38 The voltage across a lamp is 10 V. The current in the lamp is 0.010 A. How much energy does the lamp transfer in 50 s? A 0.050 J B 5.0 J C 500 J D 50 000 J

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/12 May/June 2025

37 Which equations for power and energy transferred in an electrical component are correct? power energy V E = V I A P = I t V B P = E = IVt I E = V I C P = IV t D P = IV E = IVt

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/13 May/June 2025

37 Which statement about the current in a resistor, the voltage across the resistor and the resistance of the resistor is correct? A The current in a resistor decreases as the voltage across the resistor increases. B The current in a resistor increases as the voltage across the resistor increases. C The resistance of a resistor is given by the expression: current  voltage. current . D The resistance of a resistor is given by the expression: voltage

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Answer: B

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37 There is a current of 4.0 A in resistor R. The voltage across the resistor is 2.0 V. What is the resistance of resistor R? A 0.50  B 2.0  C 6.0  D 8.0 

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Answer: A

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38 A lamp is labelled 12.0 V, 15.0 mA. What is the power of the lamp when it is working normally? A 0.00125 W B 0.180 W C 0.800 W D 1.25 W

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Answer: B

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37 There is a current of 4.0 A in resistor R. The voltage across the resistor is 2.0 V. What is the resistance of resistor R? A 0.50  B 2.0  C 6.0  D 8.0 

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2025

38 A lamp is labelled 12.0 V, 15.0 mA. What is the power of the lamp when it is working normally? A 0.00125 W B 0.180 W C 0.800 W D 1.25 W

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Answer: B

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