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Every CAIE IGCSE Physics exam question on 4.4 Electrical safety, June 2024 and the specimen papers, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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Q9(a)(i)
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Q9(a)(ii)
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Q10(d)
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All 6 questions on Electrical safety, as a list
- June 2024, Paper 1, Q29 (1 mark): The metal case of an electrical appliance is fitted with an earth connection. What is the purpose of this? A to complete the circuit supplying the appliance so
- June 2024, Paper 3, Q9(a)(i) (2 marks): State the name of each of the three wires inside the power cable. 1 2 3 [2]
- June 2024, Paper 3, Q9(a)(ii) (1 mark): The cable is designed for a maximum current of 13 A. Suggest one hazard due to a current of 30 A in the cable. [1]
- Specimen, Paper 1, Q32 (1 mark): An electric kettle has a metal casing. The cable for the kettle contains a wire that is connected to the earth pin of the plug. Which danger does this guard aga
- Specimen, Paper 2, Q32 (1 mark): An electric kettle has a metal casing. The cable for the kettle contains a wire that is connected to the earth pin of the plug. Which danger does this guard aga
- Specimen, Paper 3, Q10(d) (2 marks): State the name of component X and explain how it contributes to the safety of the user. name of component X explanation [2] [Total: 8]
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