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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

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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.