Q1. The table shows the lengths and diameters of Q4.

After some building work in a house, a bare

four copper wires. Which wire has the least (uninsulated) live wire is left protruding from a wall.
resistance? What is the greatest hazard?
A a fire
B a fuse will blow
C an electric shock
D no current will flow

Q5. In the circuit shown, ammeter X reads 0.5 A.

What does ammeter Y reads?

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Q2. A lamp is connected in four circuits in turn, each
using identical batteries. The resistors are all

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identical. In which circuit will the lamp be brightest?

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Q6. In the circuits shown, all the resistors are
identical. Which circuit has the least resistance?
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Q3. Which diagram shows the correct positions for

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both the switch and the fuse?

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Q7. In the circuit below, one of the lamps breaks,

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causing all the other lamps to go out.

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Which lamp breaks?

Q8. Either a fuse or a circuit-breaker can be used to Q11. The diagram shows a torch, containing two
protect electrical cables from large currents that cells, a switch and a lamp.
could cause overheating.

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If a fuse is used, in which position in the circuit
should it be connected, and if a circuit-breaker is What is the circuit diagram for the torch ?

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used, in which position should it be connected?

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Q9. The current in a lamp at full brightness is 0.25 Q12. The diagrams show two ways in which three
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A. The flexible cable to the lamp is designed for lamps may be connected.
current up to 5.0 A, so it can safely carry the 0.25 A
taken by the lamp. Which fuse should be inserted at
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the other end of the flexible cable?

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Q10. The diagram shows a battery connected to two

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identical resistors. Three ammeters M1, M2 and M3

are connected in the circuit.
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Which statement is correct?

A If lamp Y breaks in circuit 1, both the other
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lamps will go out.

B If lamp Y breaks in circuit 2, both the other
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lamps will go out.

C If lamp Y breaks in circuit 1, lamp Z will go out,
but lamp X will remain on.
D If lamp Y breaks in circuit 2, lamp Z will go
out, but lamp X will remain on.