Electrical quantities — Paper 1 · IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (9-1) 0973

36 The circuit shown is used when determining the resistance of a lamp. A V The ammeter reading is 2.0 A and the voltmeter reading is 6.0 V. What is the resistance of the lamp? A 0.33 Ω B 3.0 Ω C 8.0 Ω D 12 Ω

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Answer: B

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37 The circuit shown is used when determining the resistance of a lamp. A V The ammeter reading is 2.0 A and the voltmeter reading is 6.0 V. What is the resistance of the lamp? A 0.33 Ω B 3.0 Ω C 8.0 Ω D 12 Ω

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Answer: B

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36 A resistor R is connected to a 12 V battery and an ammeter as shown. A 12 V R The ammeter reads 6.0 A. What is the resistance of resistor R? A 0.50  B 2.0  C 18  D 72 

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Answer: B

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36 A student rubs a balloon against her hair. Electrons are transferred from the hair onto the balloon, and the hair and the balloon both become charged. The hair is now attracted to the balloon. Which row shows the charges on the hair and on the balloon after rubbing? charge on hair charge on balloon A negative negative B negative positive C positive negative D positive positive

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Answer: C

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31 Which electrical device transfers chemical energy into electrical energy? A battery B lamp C electric motor D television

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Answer: A

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35 A plastic rod is rubbed with a cloth and the rod becomes positively charged. What happens during this process? A Negative charges move from the cloth to the rod. B Negative charges move from the rod to the cloth. C Positive charges move from the cloth to the rod. D Positive charges move from the rod to the cloth.

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Answer: B

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37 Which two electrical quantities are measured in the same unit? A current and potential difference (p.d.) B current and electromotive force (e.m.f.) C potential difference (p.d.) and electromotive force (e.m.f.) D potential difference (p.d.) and resistance

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Answer: C

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36 A cell is connected in a circuit. Which statement describes how the electromotive force (e.m.f.) of the cell is measured? A It is measured in newtons using a newton meter connected in parallel with the cell. B It is measured in newtons using a newton meter connected in series with the cell. C It is measured in volts using a voltmeter connected in parallel with the cell. D It is measured in volts using a voltmeter connected in series with the cell.

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Answer: C

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36 For which quantities is the unit the volt? A current and potential difference (p.d.) B electromotive force (e.m.f.) and potential difference (p.d.) C electromotive force (e.m.f.) and resistance D potential difference (p.d.) and resistance

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Answer: B

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36 A lamp is connected to a 3.0 V battery. The resistance of the lamp is 60 . What is the current in the lamp? A 0.050 mA B 20 mA C 50 mA D 180 mA

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Answer: C

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38 The voltage across an electric heater is 240 V and the current in the heater is 3.0 A. The heater is connected in a circuit with a fuse. Which fuse rating is the most suitable? A 1 A B 2 A C 5 A D 240 A

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Answer: C

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37 There is a current of 4.0 A in a resistor. The voltage across the resistor is 8.0 V. What is the resistance of the resistor? A 0.50  B 2.0  C 12  D 32 

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Answer: B

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