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Year 9 circuits multiple choice questions RGSHW

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1.

In which circuit can the lamps be switched on and off independently?

Four circuits labelled A, B, C and D showing different arrangements of switches and lamps

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2.

The circuit shown includes two meters X and Y, connected correctly.

Circuit with meters X and Y and answer table

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3.

Two resistors, with resistances $R_1$ and $R_2$, are connected in parallel.

The resistance $R_1$ is greater than the resistance $R_2$.

Circuit diagram showing two resistors R1 and R2 connected in parallel

What is the resistance of the parallel combination?

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4.

The circuit shown contains three ammeters X, Y and Z.

Circuit with three ammeters X, Y and Z

Which ammeter has the largest reading?

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5.

Two meters are connected in a circuit to measure the current in a component and the potential difference across the component.

Which meters are used and how are they connected to the component?

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6.

The diagram shows two resistors connected in a circuit.

Answer for question 6

Circuit diagram with two resistors of 6.0 ohms and 12 ohms connected in parallel

What could be the combined resistance of this arrangement of resistors?

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Question 6

Question 7

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8.

Four lamps are each labelled 240 V.

In which circuit do all four lamps have normal brightness?

Four circuit diagrams A, B, C and D each containing four lamps and a 240 V supply.

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9.

The diagram shows a $40\ \Omega$ resistor and a $60\ \Omega$ resistor connected in parallel.

Circuit diagram showing a 40 ohm resistor in parallel with a 60 ohm resistor between points P and Q.

What is the total resistance between points P and Q?

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10.

A circuit is set up to determine the resistance of a resistor R. The meter readings are $2.0\text{ A}$ and $3.0\text{ V}$.

Circuit diagram with ammeter, voltmeter and resistor R

What is the resistance of the resistor R?

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11.

What is the unit of electromotive force (e.m.f.)?

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12.

The diagram shows a $3.0\ \Omega$ resistor and a $6.0\ \Omega$ resistor connected in parallel.

Parallel circuit with 3.0 ohm and 6.0 ohm resistors

What is the total resistance of this arrangement?

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13.

Two $5.0 \Omega$ resistors are connected as shown in the diagram.

Two 5.0 ohm resistors connected in parallel

What is the total resistance of this combination?

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14.

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

Circuit with battery, ammeter and two identical resistors with voltmeter across them

The voltmeter reading is $2.2 \text{ V}$ and the ammeter reading is $0.25 \text{ A}$.

What is the resistance of each resistor?

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15.

What is the circuit symbol for a variable resistor?

Four circuit symbols labeled A, B, C and D for different resistor symbols

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16.

The diagram shows a circuit containing three ammeters P, Q and R.

Circuit containing three ammeters P, Q and R

Which statement about the readings on the ammeters is correct?

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17.

Which circuit shows a voltmeter measuring the p.d. across a resistor?

Four circuit diagrams labelled A, B, C and D showing positions of a voltmeter and a resistor

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18.

A student connects the circuit shown.

Circuit with four labelled switches and a lamp and bell

Which switches must be closed for both the bell to ring and the lamp to light?