Cambridge IGCSE Physics
Cambridge IGCSE Physics Electric Circuits Exam Questions
Free Cambridge IGCSE Physics exam questions on Electric Circuits, with mark schemes. Covers circuit symbols, series and parallel circuits, potential dividers and components.
Electric Circuits exam questions
Every Cambridge IGCSE Physics past paper question on Topic 4, collected into one pack with the mark schemes. Answer them without notes, mark them line by line, then move on to full past papers.
About Cambridge IGCSE Physics Electric Circuits
This sub-topic covers circuits.
What you need to know
- Series Current same everywhere.
- Parallel Voltage same across branches.
- Components Thermistors, LDRs, diodes and potential dividers.
Common mistakes in Electric Circuits
- Wrong circuit symbols.
- Adding parallel resistors directly.
Try two Electric Circuits exam-style questions
1. Find total resistance of 2 Ω and 3 Ω in series. (1 mark)
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5 Ω.
2. Explain one advantage of parallel lighting. (1 mark)
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If one lamp breaks the others stay on.
Electric Circuits FAQs
What does this cover?
Circuit rules and components.
What does a diode do?
Allows current in one direction only.
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