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Practical circuits: CAIE A‑Level Physics questions

Every CAIE A-Level Physics exam question on 10.1 Practical circuits, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q35

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    1 mark10.1 Practical circuits
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2024 Paper 1, question 35: A cell with internal resistance is connected to a variable resistor R as shown. cell I R The resistance of R is gradually decreased. How do the current I and th

  2. Q6(c)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    3 marks10.1 Practical circuits
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2024 Paper 2, question 6(c): The electromotive force (e.m.f.) of the cell in Fig. 6.1 is 1.50 V. The values of R1 and R2 are 10 Ω and 15 Ω respectively. The terminal p.d. of the cell is 1.3

  3. Q6(d)(i)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    2 marks10.1 Practical circuits
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2024 Paper 2, question 6(d)(i): the current in the cell [2]

  4. Q6(d)(ii)

    June 2024 · Paper 2

    2 marks10.1 Practical circuits
    The whole paper ↗
    June 2024 Paper 2, question 6(d)(ii): the terminal p.d. of the cell. [2] [Total: 10]

  5. Q33

    Specimen · Paper 1

    1 mark10.1 Practical circuits
    The whole paper ↗
    Specimen Paper 1, question 33: Two cells are connected to a load resistor of resistance 3.0 :. The electromotive force (e.m.f.) and the internal resistance of each of the cells are shown. 6.0

  6. Q34

    Specimen · Paper 1

    1 mark10.1 Practical circuits
    The whole paper ↗
    Specimen Paper 1, question 34: The diagram shows a simple circuit. S R Which statement is correct? A When switch S is closed, the e.m.f. of the battery falls because work is done against the

  7. Q36

    Specimen · Paper 1

    1 mark10.1 Practical circuits
    The whole paper ↗
    Specimen Paper 1, question 36: A cell has a constant electromotive force and a constant internal resistance. A thermistor is connected between the terminals of the cell. The temperature of th

  8. Q6(b)(i)

    Specimen · Paper 2

    1 mark10.1 Practical circuits
    The whole paper ↗
    Specimen Paper 2, question 6(b)(i): By considering energy, explain why the potential difference across the terminals of the battery is less than the e.m.f. [1]

  9. Q6(b)(ii)

    Specimen · Paper 2

    3 marks10.1 Practical circuits9.1 Electric current
    The whole paper ↗
    Specimen Paper 2, question 6(b)(ii): A charge of 2.5 kC passes through the battery. Calculate: • the total energy transferred by the battery energy = J • the number of electrons that pass through t
All 9 questions on Practical circuits, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q35 (1 mark): A cell with internal resistance is connected to a variable resistor R as shown. cell I R The resistance of R is gradually decreased. How do the current I and th
  2. June 2024, Paper 2, Q6(c) (3 marks): The electromotive force (e.m.f.) of the cell in Fig. 6.1 is 1.50 V. The values of R1 and R2 are 10 Ω and 15 Ω respectively. The terminal p.d. of the cell is 1.3
  3. June 2024, Paper 2, Q6(d)(i) (2 marks): the current in the cell [2]
  4. June 2024, Paper 2, Q6(d)(ii) (2 marks): the terminal p.d. of the cell. [2] [Total: 10]
  5. Specimen, Paper 1, Q33 (1 mark): Two cells are connected to a load resistor of resistance 3.0 :. The electromotive force (e.m.f.) and the internal resistance of each of the cells are shown. 6.0
  6. Specimen, Paper 1, Q34 (1 mark): The diagram shows a simple circuit. S R Which statement is correct? A When switch S is closed, the e.m.f. of the battery falls because work is done against the
  7. Specimen, Paper 1, Q36 (1 mark): A cell has a constant electromotive force and a constant internal resistance. A thermistor is connected between the terminals of the cell. The temperature of th
  8. Specimen, Paper 2, Q6(b)(i) (1 mark): By considering energy, explain why the potential difference across the terminals of the battery is less than the e.m.f. [1]
  9. Specimen, Paper 2, Q6(b)(ii) (3 marks): A charge of 2.5 kC passes through the battery. Calculate: • the total energy transferred by the battery energy = J • the number of electrons that pass through t

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