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4.3.1a Circuit diagrams and circuit components

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To determine the electrical power of a lamp in a circuit, a student needs to measure both the potential difference across the lamp and the current passing through it.

Which of the following describes the correct connection for the measuring instruments?

A

Both the voltmeter and the ammeter are connected in series with the lamp.

B

Both the voltmeter and the ammeter are connected in parallel with the lamp.

C

The voltmeter is connected in parallel with the lamp and the ammeter is connected in series with the lamp.

D

The voltmeter is connected in series with the lamp and the ammeter is connected in parallel with the lamp.

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4.3.1a Circuit diagrams and circuit components Questions

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17 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 4.3.1a Circuit diagrams and circuit components. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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