iGCSE Physics (0625) – 4.3.1 Circuit diagrams and circuit components Paper 2-2023,2024&2025

Question

 Which labelled component in the circuit shown controls the brightness of lamp X?

Answer/Explanation

Ans:

B

The diagram shows a battery connected to two resistors. Three ammeters M1, M2 and M3 are connected in the circuit.

                                       

Ammeter M1 reads 1.0 A.

What are the readings on M2 and on M3?

 

reading on M2 / A

reading on M3 / A

A

0.0

0.0

B

0.5

0.5

C

0.5

1.0

D

1.0

1.0

Answer/Explanation

Ans: D

Question

A student sets up a circuit containing a battery of two cells and three lamps, as shown.

                   

 

What is the circuit diagram for this arrangement?

   

Answer/Explanation

Ans: A

Question

In which circuit does the lamp light?
A                             B                           C                             D

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Answer/Explanation

Ans: C

Question

The diagram shows a circuit containing a d.c. power supply, a motor and a variable resistor.

Three ammeters X, Y and Z show the current in different parts of the circuit.

                                       

The reading on X is 4.0 A.

Which statement is correct?

A The readings on Y and Z are both less than 4.0 A.

B The readings on Y and Z are both equal to 4.0 A.

C The readings on Y and Z are both greater than 4.0 A.

D The reading on Z is zero.

Answer/Explanation

Ans: B

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