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Draw a circuit diagram to show how a voltmeter and an ammeter are used to measure the resistance of a lamp.
Important Questions on Electrical Quantities
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Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Cambridge IGCSE® Physics Coursebook Second Edition>Chapter 18 - Electrical Quantities>End-of-chapter questions>Q 3
Write the equation relating voltage, current and resistance that you would use to calculate the resistance of the lamp.
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Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Cambridge IGCSE® Physics Coursebook Second Edition>Chapter 18 - Electrical Quantities>End-of-chapter questions>Q 4
Copy and complete the table to show the units and their symbols for each of the quantities shown.
| Unit | Symbol for unit | |
| Potential difference | ||
| Current | ||
| Resistance |
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Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Cambridge IGCSE® Physics Coursebook Second Edition>Chapter 18 - Electrical Quantities>End-of-chapter questions>Q 6
Copy and complete the table below (leave plenty of space!). The first column shows a symbol equation relating quantities. In the second column, write the same equation in words to show the names of the quantities. In the third column, write the same equation in units.
| Equation | In words | In units |
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Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Cambridge IGCSE® Physics Coursebook Second Edition>Chapter 18 - Electrical Quantities>End-of-chapter questions>Q 7
Draw a circuit to show how a cell can be connected to a switch and a lamp, so that the lamp lights up when the switch is closed. Label the components in your circuit.MEDIUM
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Cambridge IGCSE® Physics Coursebook Second Edition>Chapter 18 - Electrical Quantities>End-of-chapter questions>Q 7
Draw a circuit to show how a cell can be connected to a switch and a lamp, so that the lamp lights up when the switch is closed. Label the components in your circuit. Add arrows to your circuit to show the direction in which electric current flows in the circuit.EASY
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Cambridge IGCSE® Physics Coursebook Second Edition>Chapter 18 - Electrical Quantities>End-of-chapter questions>Q 7
Name the device you would use to measure the e.m.f. of the cell.EASY
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Cambridge IGCSE® Physics Coursebook Second Edition>Chapter 18 - Electrical Quantities>End-of-chapter questions>Q 7
What unit is e.m.f. measured in?HARD
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Cambridge IGCSE® Physics Coursebook Second Edition>Chapter 18 - Electrical Quantities>End-of-chapter questions>Q 8
To determine the resistance of a resistor, an ammeter and a voltmeter can be used. Draw a circuit diagram to show how you would use these instruments, together with a power supply, to determine .
