10 Electricity

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Topic 10 Electricity
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Which row gives the unit for energy and the unit for electromotive force (e.m.f.)?
energy
e.m.f.
A student carries out an experiment to investigate the resistance of a resistor R. She takes a series of
readings of potential difference (p.d.) and current, and plots a graph of her results.
Which circuit should she use?
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3 3The diagram shows a circuit with a 3.0 resistor and a 2.0 resistor connected in parallel.
6.0 V
3.0
2.0
The switch is open, and the ammeter reads 2.0 A.
The switch is now closed and the ammeter reads the total current in both resistors.
What is the ammeter reading with the switch closed?
A
4
1.2 A B
3.0 A
4.0 A
5.0 A
The diagram shows a torch containing two cells, a switch and a lamp.
cells
plastic
case
brass
connecting
strip
switch
lamp
Which is the circuit diagram for the torch?
5 5The current in a kettle is 10 A and it is protected by a 13 A fuse.
The owner of the kettle replaces the 13 A fuse with a 3 A fuse.
What happens when the kettle is switched on?
The fuse blows and the kettle is damaged.
The fuse blows and the kettle is undamaged.
The fuse does not blow and the kettle works correctly.
The fuse does not blow but the kettle fails to work.
A plastic rod and a dry cloth are uncharged.
The rod is now rubbed with the cloth and they both become charged. The rod becomes negatively
charged because some charged particles move from the cloth to the rod.
What is the charge on the cloth and which particles moved in the charging process?
charge on
cloth
particles that
moved
negative
electrons
negative
neutrons
positive
electrons
positive
neutrons
The diagram shows an incomplete circuit.
Four wires of different length and thickness are connected in turn between point X and point Y. All four
wires are made of the same metal.
Which wire will cause the greatest reading on the ammeter?
A
long and thick
long and thin
short and thick
short and thin
The diagram shows a circuit containing a battery, a lamp, a switch and another component X. The switch
is initially closed and the lamp is lit.
The switch is now opened and the lamp remains lit for several seconds before slowly going out.
component X
What is component X?
a capacitor
a light-dependent resistor
a thermistor
a variable resistor
The diagram shows a circuit containing three lamps and three switches S1, S2 and S3.
lamp 1
S1
S2
lamp 2
S3
lamp 3
Lamp 1 and lamp 3 are lit, but lamp 2 is not lit.

Which switch or switches is/are closed?
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S1 only
S1 and S2
S1 and S3
S2 and S3
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Which equation can be used to calculate the resistance R of a resistor?
V=IR
BI=VR
R=VI
V=IR
11 11An appliance is connected to a mains supply. Its circuit also contains a switch and a fuse.
Which circuit shows the fuse in the correct position?
A
appliance
appliance
live
live
neutral
neutral
D
appliance
appliance
live
live
neutral
neutral
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A student wishes to measure first the electromotive force (e.m.f.) of a battery, and then the potential
difference (p.d.) across a resistor.
She has the resistor, the battery and some connecting wires.
What else does she need?
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a force meter (newton meter) and a voltmeter
an ammeter and a voltmeter
an ammeter only
a voltmeter only
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Two similar balloons hang side by side, on insulating threads, a short distance apart. They are both
rubbed with the same dry cloth and become charged.
Which diagram shows how the balloons hang after charging?
A
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A student wishes to measure first the electromotive force (e.m.f.) of a battery, and then the potential
difference (p.d.) across a resistor.
She has the resistor, the battery and some connecting wires.
What else does she need?
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a force meter (newton meter) and a voltmeter
an ammeter and a voltmeter
an ammeter only
a voltmeter only
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Two similar balloons hang side by side, on insulating threads, a short distance apart. They are both
rubbed with the same dry cloth and become charged.
Which diagram shows how the balloons hang after charging?
A
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When the thermistor in the circuit below is heated, the current in the lamp increases.
Why does this happen?

A
The resistance of the lamp decreases.
The resistance of the lamp increases.
The resistance of the thermistor decreases.
The resistance of the thermistor increases.
17 17A student connects various resistors in parallel pairs. Underneath each diagram is a statement about
the total resistance of each pair of resistors.
Which statement is correct?
A
The total resistance is 4 .
The total resistance is between 1 and 5 .
10
20
5
The total resistance is less than 5 .
18
10
The total resistance is more than 20 .
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Three charged balls, P, Q and R are suspended by insulating threads. Ball P is negatively charged.
Ball Q is brought close to ball P.
What are the charges on ball Q and on ball R?

ball Q
ball R
positive
positive
positive
negative
negative
positive
negative
negative
19 19Which circuit could be used to determine the resistance of the resistor R?
A
V
R
A
V
C
V
R
V
A
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20
Which copper wire would have the smallest resistance?
a long, thick wire
a long, thin wire
a short, thick wire
a short, thin wire
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The diagram shows an electrical circuit.
M
N
Between which two points must a voltmeter be connected to find the potential difference across the bell?
A
L and M
M and N
N and O
O and P
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The reading on the ammeter in the circuit is 1.0 A.

A second ammeter is connected in the circuit. It also reads 1.0 A.
At which labelled point is it connected?
1.0 A A
A
D
B
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The circuit shows a battery and four lamps. All the lamps are lit.
One lamp fails and all the lamps go out.

Which lamp failed?
A
B
D
C
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A desk lamp should have a 3 A fuse fitted, but a 13 A fuse has been fitted by mistake.
The lamp is not faulty.

The lamp is switched on. What happens?
A
The fuse blows.
The fuse does not blow but the lamp does not light.
The lamp draws too much current and the supply cables could melt.
The lamp works normally.
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Which group contains only good electrical conductors?
air, carbon (graphite), plastic
air, gold, mercury
carbon (graphite), copper, mercury
copper, gold, plastic
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Which of these is an electric current?
a beam of atoms
a beam of electrons
a beam of molecules
a beam of neutrons
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In which unit is potential difference measured?

A ampere
B
ohm
volt
watt
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A student investigates a circuit that contains two parallel resistors. The circuit includes meters R, S and T
which are all connected correctly.
R
S
resistors
Which types of meter are R, S and T?

meter R
meter S
meter T
ammeter
ammeter
ammeter
ammeter
voltmeter
voltmeter
voltmeter
ammeter
ammeter
voltmeter
voltmeter
voltmeter
29 29The circuit diagram shows a cell connected to three identical lamps X, Y and Z. All the lamps are lit.
Lamp Y is removed by unscrewing it from its holder.

What happens to lamp Z?
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It goes out completely.
It becomes dimmer but stays lit.
It stays the same brightness.
It becomes brighter.
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Each branch of a domestic circuit often includes a circuit-breaker. This protects the wiring if too much
current flows in the circuit.
In which wire is the circuit-breaker placed and what does it do when it operates?
circuit-breaker in
when the circuit-breaker operates it
live wire
disconnects the circuit
live wire
reduces the current to a safe value (not zero)
neutral wire
disconnects the circuit
neutral wire
reduces the current to a safe value (not zero)
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31 31The diagram shows a circuit used to find the resistance of lamp L.
Blocks P, Q and R represent the different components used.
12 V
R
L
Q
Which is a correct possible choice of components to use for P, Q and R?
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ammeter
variable resistor
voltmeter
variable resistor
voltmeter
ammeter
voltmeter
ammeter
variable resistor
voltmeter
variable resistor
ammeter
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A student connects the circuit shown.
1
2
3
4
Which switches must be closed for the bell to ring without lighting the lamp?
A
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
1, 3 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
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An electric oven is connected to the mains supply 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.
Use thicker insulation.
Use thinner insulation.

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The circuit shown in the diagram contains an unknown component X, hidden in a box.
The voltage-current graph for X is as shown.
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voltage
A
X
V
variable voltage supply +
0
0
current
What is the component X?
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a capacitor
a closed switch
an open switch
a resistor of constant resistance
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Which circuit contains a fuse?

A
A
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A student sets up the circuit shown. The switch is open (off).
Z
Which lamps are on and which lamps are off?
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lamp X
lamp Y
lamp Z
off
off
off
on
off
off
on
off
on
on
on
on
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A circuit-breaker is designed to protect a circuit which usually carries a current of 2 A.
The time taken to break the circuit depends on the current, as shown in the graph.
160
time taken
140
to break the
120
circuit/ s
100
80
60
40
20
0
0
10
12
14
16
18
current /
20
A
What happens when the current in the circuit is 2 A and what happens when the current 18 A?
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when the current is 2 A
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when the current is 18 A
the circuit breaks in less than 5 seconds
the circuit does not break

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An ammeter and an 18 resistor are connected in series with a battery. The reading on the ammeter is
0.50 A. The resistance of the battery and the ammeter can be ignored.
A
18
What is the electromotive force (e.m.f.) of the battery?
A
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9.0 N
9.0 V
36 N
36 V
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A polythene rod repels an inflated balloon hanging from a nylon thread.

What charges must the rod and the balloon carry?
A
The rod and the balloon carry opposite charges.
The rod and the balloon carry like charges.
The rod is charged but the balloon is not.
The balloon is charged but the rod is not.
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Which circuit includes a capacitor and what does the capacitor do in this circuit?
circuit
what the capacitor

does
potential divider
stores current
potential divider
stores energy
time delay
stores current
time delay
stores energy
41 41Which symbols are used for the units of current and of resistance?
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unit of current
unit of resistance
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The diagram shows a lamp in a circuit.
P
Which change to the circuit would increase the current in the lamp?
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adding another resistor in parallel with the one in the circuit
adding another resistor in series with the one in the circuit
decreasing the electromotive force (e.m.f.) of the battery in the circuit
moving the lamp to point P in the circuit
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The diagrams show four arrangements of resistors.
Which arrangement has the smallest total resistance?
16
44 44The diagram shows an electric circuit containing three meters, X, Y and Z, all connected correctly.
Y
What are meters X, Y and Z?
45
ammeter
ammeter
ammeter
ammeter
voltmeter
ammeter
voltmeter
ammeter
voltmeter
voltmeter
voltmeter
voltmeter
45
The table shows the lengths and diameters of four copper wires.
Which wire has the least resistance?
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length / m
diameter / mm
0.50
1.0
0.50
2.5
0.75
1.0
0.75
2.5
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A circuit is set up to measure the resistance of a resistor R. The meter readings are 2.0 A and
3.0 V.
A
V
R
What is the resistance of the resistor R?
A
0.67
1.5
5.0
6.0
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47 47A lamp is connected in four circuits in turn, each using identical batteries. The resistors are all identical.
In which circuit will the lamp be brightest?
A
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Which diagram shows the correct positions for both the switch and the fuse?
18
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After some building work in a house, a bare (uninsulated) live wire is left protruding from a wall.
What is the greatest hazard?
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a fire
a fuse will blow
an electric shock
no current will flow
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A potential difference (p.d.) across a resistor causes a current in it.

resistor
current
p.d.
The p.d. and the resistance of the resistor can both be changed.
Which row shows two changes that will both increase the current in the resistor?
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change
change
decrease p.d.
decrease resistance
decrease p.d.
increase resistance
increase p.d.
decrease resistance
increase p.d.
increase resistance
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The diagram shows a circuit containing two ammeters and three resistors.
ammeter
A
X
A
R1
R2
ammeter
Y
R3
Which of the ammeters will show the current in resistor R2?

A
ammeter X only
ammeter Y only
both ammeter X and ammeter Y
neither ammeter X nor ammeter Y
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A circuit contains two resistors connected in parallel with a battery.
R
P
Which of the following statements about the currents at P, Q and R is true?
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The current at P is the greatest.
The current at Q is the greatest.
The current at R is the greatest.
The current is the same at points P, Q and R.
53
Some electrical equipment is connected to a 230 V supply. It is kept inside a metal case which is not
earthed. The case is fixed to a plastic support. A strand of wire has become loose and touches the metal
case as shown.
Which statement about this situation is correct?

A
An electric current is passing through the metal case.
A fuse in the live wire will blow.
Someone touching the case would receive an electric shock.
The metal case is at 0 V.
54 54A fuse is a safety device for use in an electrical appliance.
How does a fuse affect a circuit when the current in it becomes higher than the correct value for the
appliance?
A
It completely stops the current.
It reduces the current to the correct value for the appliance.
It sends the current to the outer case of the appliance.
It sends the excess current to the earth wire.
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Which is the circuit diagram for the torch?

The fuse blows and the kettle is damaged.

The fuse blows and the kettle is undamaged.

A plastic rod and a dry cloth are uncharged.

The diagram shows an incomplete circuit.

long and thick

long and thin

short and thick

short and thin

Lamp 1 and lamp 3 are lit, but lamp 2 is not lit.

Which equation can be used to calculate the resistance R of a resistor?

a force meter (newton meter) and a voltmeter

an ammeter and a voltmeter

a force meter (newton meter) and a voltmeter

an ammeter and a voltmeter

Why does this happen?

The resistance of the lamp decreases.

The resistance of the lamp increases.

The resistance of the thermistor decreases.

The resistance of the thermistor increases.

The total resistance is 4 .

The total resistance is between 1 and 5 .

Ball Q is brought close to ball P.

What are the charges on ball Q and on ball R?

Which copper wire would have the smallest resistance?

a long, thick wire

a long, thin wire

a short, thick wire

a short, thin wire

The diagram shows an electrical circuit.

The reading on the ammeter in the circuit is 1.0 A.

One lamp fails and all the lamps go out.

The lamp is not faulty.

The fuse blows.

The lamp works normally.

Which group contains only good electrical conductors?

air, carbon (graphite), plastic

air, gold, mercury

carbon (graphite), copper, mercury

copper, gold, plastic

Which of these is an electric current?

In which unit is potential difference measured?

Which types of meter are R, S and T?

Lamp Y is removed by unscrewing it from its holder.

It goes out completely.

It becomes dimmer but stays lit.

It stays the same brightness.

when the circuit-breaker operates it

disconnects the circuit

reduces the current to a safe value (not zero)

disconnects the circuit

reduces the current to a safe value (not zero)

A student connects the circuit shown.

Use thinner copper wires.

Use thicker insulation.

Use thinner insulation.

variable voltage supply +

What is the component X?

a resistor of constant resistance

Which circuit contains a fuse?

A student sets up the circuit shown. The switch is open (off).

A circuit-breaker is designed to protect a circuit which usually carries a current of 2 A.