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Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Use the idea of resistors in parallel to explain why a thick wire has less resistance than a thin wire (of the same length and material).

Important Questions on Electric Circuits

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Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Cambridge IGCSE® Physics Coursebook Second Edition>Chapter 19 - Electric Circuits>Questions>Q 19.12
What will be the effective resistance of three 60 Ω resistors connected together in parallel?
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Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Cambridge IGCSE® Physics Coursebook Second Edition>Chapter 19 - Electric Circuits>Questions>Q 19.13
Two resistors of values 30 Ω and 60 Ω are connected in parallel. Calculate their effective resistance.
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Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Cambridge IGCSE® Physics Coursebook Second Edition>Chapter 19 - Electric Circuits>Questions>Q 19.18
In normal use, a current of 3.5 A flows through a hairdryer. Choose a suitable fuse from the following: 3 A, 5 A, 13 A, 30 A. Explain your choice.
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Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Cambridge IGCSE® Physics Coursebook Second Edition>Chapter 19 - Electric Circuits>Questions>Q 19.19
Why are fuses fitted in the fuse box of a domestic electricity supply?
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Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Cambridge IGCSE® Physics Coursebook Second Edition>Chapter 19 - Electric Circuits>Questions>Q 19.19
What device could be used in place of the fuses?
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Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Cambridge IGCSE® Physics Coursebook Second Edition>Chapter 19 - Electric Circuits>Questions>Q 19.2
What hazards can arise when the current flowing in an electrical wire is too high?
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Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Cambridge IGCSE® Physics Coursebook Second Edition>Chapter 19 - Electric Circuits>End-of-chapter questions>Q 1
Copy the table and complete it by adding names and symbols of the devices described.
Name of the device Circuit symbol Description
    Resistance decreases when light falls on it.
    Resistance changes when temperature changes.
    An electromagnetic switch.
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Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Cambridge IGCSE® Physics Coursebook Second Edition>Chapter 19 - Electric Circuits>End-of-chapter questions>Q 5
Draw the circuit symbols and write the truth table for the NOT logic gate.