plumiCircuits, current and potential difference: Edexcel GCSE Combined Science questions
Every Edexcel GCSE Combined Science exam question on Circuits, current and potential difference (specification points 10.1–10.11), 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 35 questions on Circuits, current and potential difference, as a list
- June 2025, Physics Paper 2 Higher, Q6(b) (1 mark): A voltmeter has four different scales. Which one of these scales would be most suitable to measure a voltage of 0.85 V? (1) A 0 to 20 mV B 0 to 200 mV C 0 to 2
- June 2025, Physics Paper 2 Foundation, Q1(b)(i) (1 mark): Which of these statements is true for the circuit in Figure 2? (1) A the switch is in the open position B the ammeters measure the current in the circuit C the
- June 2024, Physics Paper 2 Higher, Q1(a) (1 mark): Figure 1 is a circuit diagram. 0.10 A 0.05 A 0.05 A P Figure 1 The current at P is (1) A 0.05 A B 0.10 A C 0.15 A D 0.20 A
- June 2024, Physics Paper 2 Higher, Q5(c) (1 mark): Which of these equations is correct? (1) charge A time = current B time charge current power C = time energy D time power energy
- June 2024, Physics Paper 2 Higher, Q5(d) (2 marks): The unit of work is the joule. Starting with the meaning of work, we may obtain an equivalent unit of work as Nm. Using work F d unit of work unit of force unit
- June 2024, Physics Paper 2 Foundation, Q1(a) (4 marks): Figure 1 shows a circuit containing a battery and four other components. battery Figure 1 Label the four components in Figure 1, using words from the box. ammet
- June 2024, Physics Paper 2 Foundation, Q1(b) (2 marks): The circuit in Figure 1 is switched on. A charge of 1.2 C leaves the battery in a time of 4.0 s. Calculate the current in the circuit. Use the equation current
- June 2024, Physics Paper 2 Foundation, Q5(a) (1 mark): Figure 10 is a circuit diagram. 0.10 A 0.05 A 0.05 A P Figure 10 The current at P is (1) A 0.05 A B 0.10 A C 0.15 A D 0.20 A
- June 2023, Physics Paper 2 Higher, Q5(b)(ii) (2 marks): Calculate the total charge that moves into the battery while it is being recharged. Use the equation E = Q × V (2) charge = C
- June 2023, Physics Paper 2 Foundation, Q1(a) (4 marks): Figure 1 shows the parts in an electrical circuit. switch lamp 9 V battery connector resistor connector Figure 1 Draw the circuit diagram of this electrical cir
- June 2023, Physics Paper 2 Foundation, Q1(b) (1 mark): Figure 2 shows the current flowing into and out of point P in part of a circuit. 2 A 7 A P I Figure 2 Which of these is the value of current I? (1) A 2 A B 5 A
- June 2023, Physics Paper 2 Foundation, Q1(c)(i) (2 marks): There is a current of 0.46 A in a lamp. Calculate the total charge that flows through the lamp in 30 seconds. Use the equation charge = current × time in second
- June 2023, Physics Paper 2 Foundation, Q5(a) (2 marks): The voltage (potential difference) across a length of wire is 1.5 V. A charge of 0.042 C flows through the wire. Calculate the energy transferred. Use the equat
- June 2022, Physics Paper 2 Higher, Q5(a) (1 mark): Which of these shows the correct circuit symbol for a thermistor? (1) A B C D
- June 2022, Physics Paper 2 Foundation, Q1(a) (3 marks): Draw one straight line from each circuit symbol to its description. (3) circuit symbol description battery LED switch resistor
- June 2022, Physics Paper 2 Foundation, Q1(b)(i) (1 mark): The current in the lamp is a flow of (1) A atoms B electrons C neutrons D protons
- June 2022, Physics Paper 2 Foundation, Q1(b)(ii) (3 marks): The current in the lamp is 0.21 A. Calculate the charge that flows through the lamp in a time of 300 s. State the unit of charge. Use the equation charge = curr
- November 2021, Physics Paper 2 Higher, Q5(a)(i) (2 marks): Draw on Figure 8 to show how the circuit should be completed so that the current in the circuit and voltage across the device can be measured. (2)
- November 2021, Physics Paper 2 Foundation, Q1(a) (4 marks): Draw a circuit diagram of the electrical circuit in Figure 1 in the space below. (4)
- November 2021, Physics Paper 2 Foundation, Q1(c) (1 mark): Figure 2 shows an ammeter that can read up to 5 A. 2 A Figure 2 State the value of the current shown on the ammeter in Figure 2. (1) current = A
- November 2021, Physics Paper 2 Foundation, Q5(a) (1 mark): Figure 10 shows two different types of the same circuit component. Figure 10 What is the name of this circuit component? (1) A diode B light dependent resistor
- November 2021, Physics Paper 2 Foundation, Q5(b) (1 mark): Which row in the table describes the way that ammeters and voltmeters should be connected with a component in a circuit? (1) ammeter voltmeter A in parallel in
- November 2020, Physics Paper 2 Foundation, Q1(b)(i) (1 mark): The meter on the battery charger shows the current supplied to a battery. The meter on the battery charger is (1) A an ammeter B an ohmmeter C a voltmeter D a w
- November 2020, Physics Paper 2 Foundation, Q1(b)(ii) (2 marks): The battery charger supplies a steady current of 2.5 A to the battery. Calculate the charge flowing to the battery in 8 minutes. Use the equation charge = curre
- November 2020, Physics Paper 2 Foundation, Q4(a) (2 marks): The circuit is connected incorrectly. Describe how the student should correct the mistake. (2)
- June 2019, Physics Paper 2 Higher, Q2(a) (1 mark): Which of these symbols is used to represent a thermistor in an electrical circuit? (1) A B C M D
- June 2019, Physics Paper 2 Higher, Q6(a)(ii) (2 marks): The current in the heating element of the kettle is 8.3 A. State two differences between the movement of charge in the heating element of the kettle and the mov
- June 2019, Physics Paper 2 Foundation, Q1(a) (3 marks): Figure 1 gives the names of three atomic particles and some descriptions of the charge on the particles and their position in the atom. Draw one straight line f
- June 2019, Physics Paper 2 Foundation, Q1(b) (1 mark): Figure 2 shows the junction of three wires, F, G and H, in a circuit. The current in wire F is 6.0 A. The current in wire G is 3.5 A. Calculate the current in w
- June 2019, Physics Paper 2 Foundation, Q1(c) (3 marks): A wire in a circuit carries a current of 0.9 A. Calculate the quantity of charge that flows through the wire in 50 s. State the unit of charge with your answer.
- June 2019, Physics Paper 2 Foundation, Q6(a) (1 mark): Which of these symbols is used to represent a thermistor in an electrical circuit? (1) A B C M D
- June 2018, Physics Paper 2 Higher, Q5(a)(i) (1 mark): Which of these corresponds to a potential difference of 6.0 V? (1) A 6.0 joules per ohm B 6.0 amps per coulomb C 6.0 joules per coulomb D 6.0 amps per ohm
- June 2018, Physics Paper 2 Higher, Q5(a)(ii) (3 marks): The resistor remains connected for a period of time. The current in the resistor is 200 mA. A total charge of 42 C flows through the resistor. Calculate, in min
- June 2018, Physics Paper 2 Foundation, Q4(a) (1 mark): Figure 6 shows a graph of current against potential difference for an electrical component. current (A) 0 0 potential difference Figure 6 Which electrical compo
- June 2018, Physics Paper 2 Foundation, Q4(b)(iii) (2 marks): The current in the lamp stays at 0.13 A. Calculate the charge that flows through the lamp in 35 s. Use the equation Q = I × t (2) charge = C
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