Electrical quantities — Paper 2 · IGCSE Science - Combined 0653

39 The diagrams show four circuits. 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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40 A 12 volt battery is connected to two resistors. Currents P, Q and R, and potential differences S and T across the two resistors are labelled. 12 volt R S P T Q Which row gives the relationship between the three currents, and gives the values of S and T ? currents S / volt T / volt A P = Q = R 6.0 6.0 B P = Q = R 12 12 C P + Q = R 6.0 6.0 D P + Q = R 12 12

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Answer: D

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38 The diagram shows a wire of length l and cross-sectional area X. l X Which two changes must decrease the resistance of the wire? A decrease l and decrease X B decrease l and increase X C increase l and decrease X D increase l and increase X

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Answer: B

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39 An 800 W microwave oven and a 2500 W conventional electric oven are both designed to operate from a 230 V supply. Which row shows the rating of the fuse that should be fitted to each device? microwave conventional oven electric oven A 5 A 5 A B 5 A 13 A C 13 A 5 A D 13 A 13 A

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Answer: B

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38 Four wires are made from the same material but have different lengths and diameters. Which wire has the least resistance? length diameter / cm / mm A 50 0.10 B 50 0.20 C 100 0.10 D 100 0.20

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Answer: B

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39 A 12 V power supply is connected to a 6.0 Ω resistor. This causes a current in the resistor. How much thermal energy is produced in the resistor in 5.0 minutes? A 120 J B 600 J C 7200 J D 21 600 J

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Answer: C

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38 The table gives the lengths and the diameters of four different wires made from the same metal. Which wire has the smallest resistance? length of diameter of wire / m wire / mm A 3.0 3.0 B 3.0 4.0 C 4.0 3.0 D 4.0 4.0

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Answer: B

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39 There is a current of 20 mA in an electrical component when there is a p.d. of 10 V across it. How much energy is transferred by the component in 30 minutes? A 6.0 J B 360 J C 6000 J D 360 000 J

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Answer: B

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38 The resistance of a wire depends on its length and on its diameter. Which row shows two changes that both increase the resistance of the wire? change 1 change 2 A decrease the length decrease the diameter B decrease the length increase the diameter C increase the length decrease the diameter D increase the length increase the diameter

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/21 Oct/Nov 2017

38 A piece of wire has electrical resistance. The wire is stretched so that it becomes longer and thinner. What, if anything, happens to its resistance? A It could increase or decrease depending on how much it is stretched. B It does not change because its smaller diameter cancels the effect of its greater length. C It must decrease. D It must increase.

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Answer: D

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38 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

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38 A lamp is labelled 12 V, 25 W. How much electrical energy does the lamp convert in 4.0 minutes when lit at its normal brightness? A 100 J B 1200 J C 6000 J D 72 000 J

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Answer: C

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39 A 240 V mains supply causes a current of 4.00 A in a heater. How much energy is transferred in the heater in 5.00 minutes? A 192 J B 4800 J C 18 000 J D 288 000 J

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Answer: D

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40 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

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37 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

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38 The diagram shows four wires at the same temperature, made from the same metal. The diagram is drawn to scale. Which wire has the least electrical resistance between its ends? A B C D

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Answer: B

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39 A resistor is connected in a circuit as shown. A V The reading on the ammeter is 2.0 A and the reading on the voltmeter is 4.0 V. What is the power produced in the resistor? A 0.50 W B 2.0 W C 6.0 W D 8.0 W

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Answer: D

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38 The diagram shows a negatively charged oil drop between two metal plates. The plates are connected by an open switch to a power supply. The oil drop is falling at a steady speed. metal plate – oil drop + metal plate The switch is now closed. What happens to the oil drop? A It moves downwards at an increasing speed. B It moves upwards at an increasing speed. C It moves to the left at a constant speed. D It moves to the right at a constant speed.

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Answer: A

This question in 0653/21 Oct/Nov 2018

40 An electric motor is connected to a 120 V mains supply. The motor transfers 72 000 J of energy in 2.0 minutes. What is the current in the motor? A 0.20 A B 5.0 A C 10 A D 300 A

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Answer: B

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38 Three pieces of resistance wire X, Y and Z are made of the same metal. The diagram shows the lengths and the diameters of the wires. X Y Z l l d 2l 2d d What is the order of the wires when they are placed in order of increasing resistance, least resistance first? A Y → X → Z B Y → Z → X C Z → X → Y D Z → Y → X

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Answer: A

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39 The diagram shows two identical lamps connected in parallel to a 12 V power supply. A current of 3.0 A is delivered by the power supply. 12 V 3.0 A What is the power produced by each lamp? A 4.0 W B 8.0 W C 18 W D 36 W

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Answer: C

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37 Three pieces of resistance wire X, Y and Z are made of the same metal. The diagram shows the lengths and the diameters of the wires. X Y Z l l d 2l 2d d What is the order of the wires when they are placed in order of increasing resistance, least resistance first? A Y → X → Z B Y → Z → X C Z → X → Y D Z → Y → X

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Answer: A

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38 A lamp has a potential difference V across it that causes a current I in it. Which equation gives the power P produced by the lamp? I V A P = V B P = I C P = IV D P = I + V

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Answer: C

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35 There is a current of 6.0 A in a wire. How much charge flows through the wire in 2.0 minutes? A 0.050 coulomb B 3.0 coulomb C 12 coulomb D 720 coulomb

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Answer: D

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36 A resistance wire of length l has cross-sectional area A and resistance R. A second resistance wire of the same material has length 0.50 l and cross-sectional area 2.0 A. What is the resistance of the second wire? A 0.25 R B 0.50 R C R D 2.0 R

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Answer: A

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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

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39 The diagram shows three identical lamps connected in series to a battery. Each lamp is labelled 0.60 V, 0.30 A. The lamps are working at normal brightness. What is the potential difference across the battery and the current in the battery? potential difference / V current / A A 0.60 0.30 B 0.60 0.90 C 1.80 0.30 D 1.80 0.90

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Answer: C

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37 What is the unit of electric charge? A ampere B coulomb C volt D watt

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Answer: B

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38 There is a current of 2.0 A in a resistor. The power produced in the resistor is 8.0 W. What is the potential difference across the resistor? A 0.25 V B 4.0 V C 10 V D 16 V

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Answer: B

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37 Four wires are made of the same material. They have different lengths and different cross-sectional areas. Which wire has the smallest resistance? cross-sectional length area A A l 2 B l A A C 2l 2 D 2l A

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Answer: B

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39 There is a current of 2.0 A in a resistor. The power produced in the resistor is 8.0 W. What is the potential difference across the resistor? A 0.25 V B 4.0 V C 10 V D 16 V

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Answer: B

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37 There is a current of 2.0 A in a resistor. The power produced in the resistor is 8.0 W. What is the potential difference across the resistor? A 0.25 V B 4.0 V C 10 V D 16 V

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Answer: B

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38 How is the resistance R of a wire related to its length l and to its cross-sectional area A? (∝ means proportional to) R ∝ l 1 and R ∝ A A R ∝ l 1 and R ∝ A 1 B C R ∝ l and R ∝ A R ∝ l and R ∝ A 1 D

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/23 May/June 2019

40 A mains circuit can safely supply a current of up to 40 A. The current in a hairdryer is 2 A when it is operating normally. The hairdryer is connected to the mains by a lead which can safely carry up to 5 A. What is the correct fuse to protect the hairdryer? A 1 A fuse B 3 A fuse C 10 A fuse D 50 A fuse

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/23 May/June 2019

38 A piece of wire has a resistance of 8.0 Ω. The length of the wire is doubled and the diameter of the wire is halved. What is the new resistance of the wire? A 2.0 Ω B 4.0 Ω C 8.0 Ω D 64 Ω

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/21 Oct/Nov 2019

40 A 20 V power supply provides a current of 5.0 A for 1.0 minute. How much energy does the power supply deliver? A 4.0 J B 100 J C 240 J D 6000 J

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/21 Oct/Nov 2019

38 A piece of wire has a resistance of 8.0 Ω. The length of the wire is doubled and the diameter of the wire is halved. What is the new resistance of the wire? A 2.0 Ω B 4.0 Ω C 8.0 Ω D 64 Ω

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Answer: D

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40 There is a current I in a lamp. The potential difference across the lamp is V and the power produced by the lamp is P. In a second lamp, the current is 2I and the potential difference across it is 2 V . What is the power produced by this other lamp? A P B P C P D 2P 4 2

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Answer: C

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38 A piece of wire has a resistance of 8.0 Ω. The length of the wire is doubled and the diameter of the wire is halved. What is the new resistance of the wire? A 2.0 Ω B 4.0 Ω C 8.0 Ω D 64 Ω

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Answer: D

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40 There is a current I in a resistor and a potential difference V across it. Which equation gives the energy E transferred by the resistor in a time t ? I V t A E = B E = C E = D E = IVt Vt I t V I

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Answer: D

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36 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

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37 In the circuit shown, the cell has an electromotive force (e.m.f.) of 1.5 V and the total resistance of the circuit is 12 Ω. What is the total charge that flows through the cell in 2.0 minutes? A 0.25 C B 15 C C 36 C D 2160 C

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Answer: B

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38 What is the definition of electrical current? A the rate of flow of charge B the rate of flow of energy C the rate of flow of power D the rate of flow of voltage

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Answer: A

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39 A 12 V power supply is connected to a 6.0 Ω resistor. This causes a current in the resistor. How much thermal energy is produced in the resistor in 5.0 minutes? A 120 J B 600 J C 7200 J D 21 600 J

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Answer: C

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37 What is the unit of charge? A ampere B coulomb C ohm D volt

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Answer: B

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38 An electric circuit contains two resistors connected to a cell. One resistor is labelled R. The switch is open. R The switch is now closed. What happens to the potential difference (p.d.) across resistor R and what happens to the current in resistor R? A The p.d. decreases and the current increases. B The p.d. decreases and the current remains the same. C The p.d. remains the same and the current increases. D The p.d. remains the same and the current remains the same.

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Answer: D

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39 A 12 V power supply is connected to a 6.0 Ω resistor. This causes a current in the resistor. How much thermal energy is produced in the resistor in 5.0 minutes? A 120 J B 600 J C 7200 J D 21 600 J

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Answer: C

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39 There is a current of 0.25 A in a wire. How long does it take for 120 C of charge to pass a point in the wire? A 0.50 minutes B 8.0 minutes C 30 minutes D 480 minutes

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/21 Oct/Nov 2020

40 The diagram shows an electric circuit. 8.0 V 2.0 A 4.0 Ω The battery of electromotive force (e.m.f.) 8.0 V produces a current of 2.0 A in a 4.0  resistor. How much power is delivered to the resistor? A 0.25 W B 4.0 W C 16 W D 64 W

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Answer: C

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39 There is a current of 2.0 A in a 4.0  resistor for 20 s. What is the charge that flows through the resistor in this time and what is the p.d. across it? charge / C p.d. / V A 10 2.0 B 10 8.0 C 40 2.0 D 40 8.0

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Answer: D

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40 The current in the starter motor of a car is 400 A when it is connected to a 12 V battery. How much energy is delivered to the starter motor in 2.0 seconds? A 0.060 J B 67 J C 2400 J D 9600 J

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/22 Oct/Nov 2020

39 A circuit includes a lamp, a switch and an ammeter. The switch is open. A The switch is now closed and the ammeter displays the current reading shown. 4 6 2 8 0 10 A The switch remains closed for 20 seconds before it is opened again. What is the charge that flows while the switch is closed? A 0.25 C B 4.0 C C 90 C D 100 C

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Answer: D

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37 There is a current of 5.0 A in a resistor. How much electric charge passes through the resistor in 30 minutes? A 6.0 C B 150 C C 360 C D 9000 C

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/22 Feb/March 2021

39 A piece of wire has electrical resistance. The wire is stretched so that it becomes longer and thinner. What happens to its resistance? A It could increase or decrease depending on how much it is stretched. B It does not change because the effect of its smaller diameter cancels the effect of its greater length. C It must decrease. D It must increase.

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Answer: D

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37 There is a current of 20 mA in a resistor for a time t. During this time, a charge of 600 C passes through the resistor. What is the value of t ? A 3.3  10–5 s B 12 s C 30 s D 3.0  104 s

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Answer: D

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39 A lamp is labelled 12 V, 25 W. How much electrical energy does the lamp transfer in 4.0 minutes when it is operating at its normal brightness? A 100 J B 1200 J C 6000 J D 72 000 J

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Answer: C

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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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38 Four copper wires have different lengths and different cross-sectional areas. Which wire has the smallest resistance? length / cm cross-sectional area / mm2 A 50 0.025 B 50 0.050 C 100 0.025 D 100 0.050

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Answer: B

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39 A lamp is labelled 12 V, 25 W. How much electrical energy does the lamp transfer in 4.0 minutes when it is operating at its normal brightness? A 100 J B 1200 J C 6000 J D 72 000 J

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/22 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 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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39 A lamp is labelled 12 V, 25 W. How much electrical energy does the lamp transfer in 4.0 minutes when it is operating at its normal brightness? A 100 J B 1200 J C 6000 J D 72 000 J

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Answer: C

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36 There is a current of 4.0 A in a resistor. How much charge passes through the resistor in 8.0 s? A 0.50 C B 2.0 C C 12 C D 32 C

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/21 Oct/Nov 2021

37 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

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38 Four wires are made from the same material but have different lengths and diameters. Which wire has the smallest resistance? length diameter / cm / mm A 50 0.10 B 50 0.20 C 100 0.10 D 100 0.20

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Answer: B

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36 A lightning strike transfers 20 C of charge in 5.0  10–4 s. What is the average current during the lightning strike? A 2.5  10–5 A B 1.0  10–2 A C 1.0  102 A D 4.0  104 A

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/22 Oct/Nov 2021

37 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 0653/22 Oct/Nov 2021

37 There is a potential difference of 4.0 V across a resistor of resistance 2.0 . How much charge passes through the resistor in 10 s? A 0.80 C B 5.0 C C 20 C D 80 C

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Answer: C

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39 Four wires are made from the same material but have different lengths and diameters. Which wire has the smallest resistance? length diameter / cm / mm A 50 0.10 B 50 0.20 C 100 0.10 D 100 0.20

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Answer: B

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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 0653/22 Feb/March 2022

40 A worker uses an electric drill continuously for 1.0 hour. The current in the drill is 5.0 A when connected to the 250 V mains. How much electrical energy is transferred by the drill? A 1.25 kJ B 180 kJ C 4500 kJ D 5400 kJ

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Answer: C

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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

This question in 0653/21 May/June 2022

40 There is a current I in a resistor when there is a potential difference (p.d.) V across it. Which quantity is equal to the product IV ? A the charge passing through the resistor B the energy transferred in the resistor C the power transferred in the resistor D the resistance of the resistor

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Answer: C

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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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37 A 1.0 m length of resistance wire with a cross-sectional area of 0.032 mm2 has a resistance of 15 . Which other wire, made from the same material, also has a resistance of 15 ? cross-sectional length / m area / mm2 A 0.50 0.0080 B 0.50 0.064 C 2.0 0.0080 D 2.0 0.064

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Answer: D

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40 A cell produces a potential difference (p.d.) V across a resistor of resistance R. There is a current I in the resistor. V I resistance = R Which expression gives the energy transferred in the resistor in a time t ? I V I R A B IVt C D IRt t t

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Answer: B

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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

This question in 0653/23 May/June 2022

39 A torch (flashlight) contains a 3.0 V battery. When the torch is switched on the current in the battery is 0.50 A. How much energy is transferred by the battery in 1.0 minute? A 1.5 J B 6.0 J C 90 J D 360 J

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Answer: C

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37 In which circuit is there a current of 2.0A? 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

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38 The resistance of a wire depends on its length and on its diameter. Which row shows two changes that both increase the resistance of the wire? change to length change to diameter A decrease decrease B decrease increase C increase decrease D increase increase

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Answer: C

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39 A 20 V power supply provides a current of 5.0 A for 1.0 minute. How much energy does the power supply transfer? A 4.0 J B 100 J C 240 J D 6000 J

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Answer: D

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36 A circuit consists of a resistor, a switch and a battery. The switch is closed. Which expression is used to calculate the charge that passes through the resistor? A charge = current  voltage across the resistor current B charge = voltage across the resistor C charge = current  time for which the switch is closed current D charge = time for which the switch is closed

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Answer: C

This question in 0653/22 Oct/Nov 2022

38 The resistance of a wire depends on its length and on its diameter. Which row shows two changes that both increase the resistance of the wire? change to length change to diameter A decrease decrease B decrease increase C increase decrease D increase increase

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Answer: C

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39 A 20 V power supply provides a current of 5.0 A for 1.0 minute. How much energy does the power supply transfer? A 4.0 J B 100 J C 240 J D 6000 J

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Answer: D

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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

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37 The unit of electric charge is the coulomb (C). Which combination of other units is equivalent to the coulomb? A A / s B A s C V / A D V A

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Answer: B

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38 A battery is connected to two identical lamps X and Y in parallel. 0.50 A X Y The current in the battery is 0.50 A. How much charge flows through lamp Y in 10 s? A 0.025 C B 0.050 C C 2.5 C D 5.0 C

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Answer: C

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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

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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

This question in 0653/22 May/June 2023

39 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

This question in 0653/23 May/June 2023

39 There is a current of 6.0 A in a wire. How much charge flows through the wire in 2.0 minutes? A 0.050 C B 3.0 C C 12 C D 720 C

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/21 Oct/Nov 2023

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 0653/22 Oct/Nov 2023

38 In an X-ray machine, a beam of electrons hits a metal block. The moving electrons in the beam are a current of 0.30 A. How long does it take for 60 mC of charge to hit the block? A 0.018 s B 0.20 s C 5.0 s D 200 s

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Answer: B

This question in 0653/22 Oct/Nov 2023

39 A copper wire has a resistance of 8.0 . A second copper wire has double the length and double the diameter of the first wire. What is the resistance of the second copper wire? A 1.0  B 4.0  C 8.0  D 16 

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Answer: B

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36 The diagram shows two charged metal spheres, P and Q, suspended from insulating threads. P is positively charged and Q is negatively charged. insulating threads P + – Q + + – – + + – – + + + – – – The spheres are now joined by a copper wire. insulating threads P + – Q + + – – + + – – + + + – – – copper wire What happens in the copper wire? A Electrons flow from P to Q. B Electrons flow from Q to P. C Protons flow from P to Q. D Protons flow from Q to P.

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Answer: B

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37 A circuit includes a lamp, a switch and an ammeter. The switch is open. A The switch is now closed and the ammeter displays the reading shown. 4 6 2 8 0 10 A The switch remains closed for 20 s before it is opened again. What is the charge that flows while the switch is closed? A 0.25 C B 4.0 C C 90 C D 100 C

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Answer: D

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38 A wire of length 3.0 m and cross-sectional area of 0.24 mm2 has a resistance of 6.0 . A second wire, made from the same material, has a cross-sectional area of 0.12 mm2 and a resistance of 24 . What is the length of the second wire? A 3.0 m B 6.0 m C 12 m D 24 m

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Answer: B

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39 A car has two headlamps connected in parallel to a 12 V battery. The power of each headlamp is 60 W. What is the total energy supplied by the battery to the two headlamps in 5.0 minutes? A 0.60 kJ B 18 kJ C 36 kJ D 430 kJ

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Answer: C

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38 A circuit consists of two resistors and a battery. 3.0 V 6.0 Ω 4.0 Ω How much charge flows through the circuit in 2.0 minutes? A 0.60 C B 36 C C 60 C D 3600 C

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Answer: B

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40 The potential difference (p.d.) across a resistor is V. The resistance of the resistor is R. What is the power dissipated in the resistor? V 2 V 2R V 2R 3 V 3 A B C D R R 2

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Answer: A

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36 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

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37 Which list 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

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38 Which expression is equal to current? A charge  time charge B time C resistance  potential difference (p.d.) resistance D potential difference (p.d.)

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Answer: B

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40 There is a current of 20 mA in an electrical component when there is a potential difference (p.d.) of 10 V across it. How much energy is transferred by the component in 30 minutes? A 6.0 J B 360 J C 6000 J D 360 000 J

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Answer: B

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37 There is a potential difference (p.d.) of 6.0 V across a resistor of resistance 1.5 k. How much charge passes through the resistor in 5.0 minutes? A 1.2 C B 20 C C 30 C D 1200 C

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Answer: A

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38 Wire X and wire Y are made from the same material. Each wire has a circular cross-section. The resistance of wire X is R, its length is l and its diameter is d. The length of wire Y is 2l and its diameter is 2d. What is the resistance of wire Y? R A B R C 4R D 8R 2

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Answer: A

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40 What is the relationship between energy E transferred in a component, current I through it, potential difference (p.d.) V across it, and time t ? t I E = V I V t A E = B E = I V t C D E = I V t

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Answer: B

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37 A resistor of resistance 3.0  is connected to a 6.0 V power supply. What is the rate of flow of charge through the resistor? A 0.50 C / min B 2.0 C / min C 30 C / min D 120 C / min

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Answer: D

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38 The current in a resistor is 4.0 A. What is the time taken for 1200 C of charge to flow through the resistor? A 0.20 min B 5.0 min C 80 min D 300 min

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Answer: B

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37 What are the two types of electric charge? A left and right B north and south C positive and negative D up and down

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Answer: C

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38 A charge of 12 C flows through a resistor in 5.0 minutes. What is the current in the resistor? A 0.040 A B 2.4 A C 25 A D 3600 A

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Answer: A

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37 In which unit is charge measured? A ampere B coulomb C volt D watt

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Answer: B

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38 There is a current of 2.0 A in a resistor of resistance 7.5 . What is the power and energy transferred in the resistor in 5.0 s? power / W energy / J A 15 3.0 B 15 75 C 30 6.0 D 30 150

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Answer: D

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37 Two charged rods, X and Y, are brought, one at a time, close to positively charged rod Z. Rod Z is repelled by rod X. Rod Z is attracted by rod Y. Which row shows the charges on rods X and Y? charge on rod X charge on rod Y A negative negative B negative positive C positive negative D positive positive

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Answer: C

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38 There is a current of 2.0 A in a resistor of resistance 2.0 . How much charge flows through the resistor in 4.0 s? A 0.50 C B 2.0 C C 8.0 C D 16 C

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Answer: C

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

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Answer: B

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38 What is the relationship between the current in a resistor, the potential difference (p.d.) across it and its resistance? p.d. A current = resistance (p.d.)2 B current = resistance C current = resistance  p.d. current = resistance D p.d.

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Answer: A

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37 Which name is given to the rate at which charge flows along a metal wire? A current B electromotive force (e.m.f.) C potential difference (p.d.) D resistance

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Answer: A

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37 The circuit shows two identical lamps connected in parallel to a 12 V power supply. The reading on the ammeter is 3.0 A. 12 V A What is the power transferred by each lamp? A 4.0 W B 8.0 W C 18 W D 36 W

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Answer: C

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37 The diagrams show four solid cylinders, all made of the same metal. The diagrams are all drawn to the same scale. Which cylinder has the greatest electrical resistance between its circular faces? A B C D

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Answer: A

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