MEDIUM
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT
Earn 100

a) Draw the circuit symbol for a thermistor.

b) Give one use for a thermistor.

c) Explain why a thermistor is suitable for this use.

Important Questions on Electric Circuits

MEDIUM
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Redraw the circuit shown below by including a light-dependent resistor in place of the thermistor.

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MEDIUM
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

 Explain why the bell would be silent when the LDR is in darkness.

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MEDIUM
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Explain why the bell would ring when light shines on the LDR.

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MEDIUM
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

What is the combined resistance of two 20 Ω resistors connected in series? 

MEDIUM
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Three resistors are connected in series with a battery, as shown.

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Resistor A has the greatest resistance of the three. The current through A is 1.4 A . What can you say about the currents through B and C?

MEDIUM
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

What is the combined resistance of three 30 Ω resistors connected in series?

MEDIUM
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

Two resistors are to be connected to form a potential-divider circuit. Should they be connected in series or in parallel with each other?

EASY
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
IMPORTANT

State briefly the function of a potential- divider circuit.