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Resistance and resistivity: CAIE A‑Level Physics questions

Every CAIE A-Level Physics exam question on 9.3 Resistance and resistivity, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q31

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    1 mark9.3 Resistance and resistivity
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 31: What is the unit of resistivity? A  m–2 B  m–1 C  D  m

  2. Q32

    Specimen · Paper 1

    1 mark9.3 Resistance and resistivity
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    Specimen Paper 1, question 32: A coil contains N turns of insulated copper wire wound on to a cylinder of diameter D. The copper wire has diameter d. The resistivity of copper is ρ. Diameter

  3. Q6(b)(v)

    Specimen · Paper 2

    3 marks9.3 Resistance and resistivity9.2 Potential difference and power
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    Specimen Paper 2, question 6(b)(v): The temperature of thermistor X is now decreased. State and explain the effect, if any, of this temperature change on the total power produced by the battery. [
All 3 questions on Resistance and resistivity, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q31 (1 mark): What is the unit of resistivity? A  m–2 B  m–1 C  D  m
  2. Specimen, Paper 1, Q32 (1 mark): A coil contains N turns of insulated copper wire wound on to a cylinder of diameter D. The copper wire has diameter d. The resistivity of copper is ρ. Diameter
  3. Specimen, Paper 2, Q6(b)(v) (3 marks): The temperature of thermistor X is now decreased. State and explain the effect, if any, of this temperature change on the total power produced by the battery. [

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