Physics for IGCSE & O level - Electricity (Section 3)

  • 1
    Which of the following components is found in a circuit and used to turn the circuit on and off?
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    (C)
    Switch
  • 2
    Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity?
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    (C)
    Copper
  • 3
    In a series circuit, if the resistance increases, what happens to the current?
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    (B)
    The current decreases.
  • 4
    What is the effect of temperature on the resistance of a semiconductor?
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    (B)
    Resistance decreases with increasing temperature.
  • 5
    If a 60W bulb and a 100W bulb are connected in parallel, which bulb will be brighter?
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    (B)
    The 100W bulb
  • 6
    In a parallel circuit, how is the total current related to the current through each branch?
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    (C)
    The total current is the sum of the currents in each branch.
  • 7
    Which of these appliances typically draws the highest current?
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    (C)
    An electric kettle
  • 8
    Which of these will increase the resistance of a wire?
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    (D)
    Increasing the length of the wire.
  • 9
    What is the relationship between power and current, given a constant voltage?
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    (A)
    Power is directly proportional to current.
  • 10
    Which of these devices is used to convert electrical energy into light?
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    (C)
    A light bulb
  • 11
    What is the difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit in terms of current flow?
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    (A)
    Current is constant in a series circuit, but divides in a parallel circuit.
  • 12
    What component is used to convert electrical energy into light?
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    (C)
    Light bulb
  • 13
    In a parallel circuit with two resistors, if the current through one resistor is 2A and the current through the other is 3A, what is the total current supplied by the battery?
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    (D)
    5 A
  • 14
    What is the purpose of the neutral wire in a mains cable?
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    (A)
    To carry the current back to the source.
  • 15
    Which of these is a correct way of calculating voltage (V)?
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    (B)
    V = I * R
  • 16
    What type of current is supplied by a battery?
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    (B)
    DC
  • 17
    Which safety device is designed to open a circuit automatically when the current exceeds a certain value?
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    (C)
    Fuse
  • 18
    What is the effect on the resistance of a wire if you increase its cross-sectional area?
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    (B)
    Resistance decreases
  • 19
    What do conductors allow?
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    (A)
    Flow of electrons
  • 20
    What is measured in amperes?
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    (B)
    Current
  • 21
    If the voltage is constant, what happens to the current if the resistance increases?
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    (B)
    It decreases
  • 22
    What is the energy needed to move a unit charge between two points?
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    (B)
    Potential difference
  • 23
    What is the formula relating charge, current, and time?
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    (B)
    Charge = Current * Time
  • 24
    Which circuit arrangement is typically used for household wiring?
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    (B)
    Parallel
  • 25
    What is the total resistance of two 10-ohm resistors connected in series?
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    (C)
    20 ohms
  • 26
    What does the symbol on a lamp mean in a circuit diagram?
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    (D)
    A device that converts electrical energy into light
  • 27
    Which of the following components does NOT need an earth wire for safety?
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    (D)
    Double-insulated appliance
  • 28
    What are the two main types of electric circuits?
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    (A)
    Series and Parallel
  • 29
    What is the purpose of a switch in a circuit?
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    (C)
    To open or close the circuit
  • 30
    Which of these is the correct formula for calculating power (P)?
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    (A)
    P = V x I
  • 31
    What is the relationship between voltage (V), current (I), and resistance (R) in a circuit?
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    (B)
    V = I * R
  • 32
    What happens to the total power in a parallel circuit if one branch burns out?
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    (B)
    Decreases
  • 33
    What happens to the total resistance if two resistors are connected in series?
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    (A)
    The total resistance is the sum of the two resistors.
  • 34
    What is the formula for calculating power?
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    (B)
    P=V*I
  • 35
    Which part of a three-pin plug connects to the earth wire?
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    (C)
    The earth pin
  • 36
    What happens to the brightness of a lamp in a series circuit if the voltage of the battery is increased?
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    (B)
    Brightness increases
  • 37
    If two resistors (R1 and R2) are connected in parallel, and R1 = R2, what is the total resistance compared to either resistor?
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    (C)
    Half of either
  • 38
    What happens to the total power dissipated in a series circuit if you add more resistors?
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    (A)
    Increases
  • 39
    Which formula represents Ohm's law?
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    (A)
    V = I * R
  • 40
    What is the SI unit of electromotive force (EMF)?
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    (B)
    Volt
  • 41
    Which component is used to change AC voltage levels?
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    (C)
    Transformer
  • 42
    What type of current does a domestic electrical supply in many countries provide?
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    (B)
    Alternating Current (AC)
  • 43
    In a parallel circuit, if one branch opens (breaks the circuit), what happens to the other branches?
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    (C)
    The current in the other branches remains the same.
  • 44
    What does the fuse protect the electrical circuit against?
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    (B)
    Excess current
  • 45
    What happens to the total resistance of a circuit if more resistors are added in parallel?
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    (B)
    Decreases
  • 46
    How is the total resistance in a series circuit affected if one of the resistors is removed?
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    (B)
    Decreases
  • 47
    Which of the following is NOT a good conductor?
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    (C)
    Rubber
  • 48
    What is the name given to static electricity?
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    (D)
    electrostatic
  • 49
    Which is the formula relating power (P), current (I), and resistance (R)?
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    (C)
    P = I^2 * R
  • 50
    What is the total resistance of two resistors, one of 3 ohms and the other of 6 ohms, connected in parallel?
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    (B)
    2 ohms