Electricity — Questions
IGCSE Physics (0625) practice questions. Work through each question before checking the solutions page.
Question 1
[2](a)A current of 0.40 A flows through a resistor of resistance 15 Ω. Calculate the potential difference across the resistor.
Question 2
[2](a)Two resistors of 6.0 Ω and 3.0 Ω are connected in parallel. Calculate the combined resistance.
[3](b)This parallel combination is connected in series with a 4.0 Ω resistor across a 12 V supply. Calculate the total resistance and the current drawn from the supply.
Question 3
[2](a)A 2 kW electric kettle is used for 3 hours. Calculate the energy transferred, in kWh.
[2](b)Electricity costs 8 rupees per kWh. Calculate the cost of using the kettle for these 3 hours.
Question 4
[2](a)State two safety features found in a UK/Indian domestic plug or circuit, and briefly explain what each one does.
Question 5
[2](a)Calculate the current flowing through a 4 Ω resistor connected to a 12 V supply.
Question 6
[2](a)An appliance is rated at 230 V, 2 A. Calculate its power.
Question 7
[2](a)Calculate the power dissipated in a 10 Ω resistor carrying a current of 3 A, using P = I²R.
Question 8
[2](a)Three resistors of 5 Ω, 7 Ω and 8 Ω are connected in series. Calculate the total resistance.
Question 9
[2](a)A 1500 W heater is used for 2 hours. Calculate the energy transferred, in kWh.
Question 10
[2](a)Explain the difference between how current behaves in a series circuit compared with a parallel circuit.
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