IGCSE Physics (0625) Unit 4. Electricity and magnetism -4.2.5 Resistance Paper 1

Question 

Four wires are made from the same metal.

Which wire has the lowest resistance?

 

length of wire / cm

diameter of wire / mm

A

20

0.20

B

20

0.40

C

40

0.20

D

40

0.40

Answer/Explanation

Ans: A

Question

A student uses the circuit shown to determine the resistance of two identical resistors.

                                   

The voltmeter reading is 2.2 V and the ammeter reading is 0.25 A. What is the resistance of each resistor?

A 0.275

B 0.55

C 4.4

D 8.8

Answer/Explanation

Ans: C

Question

A student measures the potential difference across a device and the current in the device.

Which calculation gives the resistance of the device?

A current + potential difference

B current ÷potential difference

C potential difference  ÷ current

D potential difference× current

Answer/Explanation

Ans: C

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