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4.2.2a Electric current, charge and measuring current

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Which row correctly describes the movement of free (delocalised) electrons and positive metal ions when an electric current conduction occurs through a metal wire?

A

Free electrons: drift through the wire; Positive metal ions: vibrate about fixed positions

B

Free electrons: vibrate about fixed positions; Positive metal ions: drift through the wire

C

Free electrons: drift through the wire; Positive metal ions: drift through the wire

D

Free electrons: vibrate about fixed positions; Positive metal ions: vibrate about fixed positions

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4.2.2a Electric current, charge and measuring current Questions

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51 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 4.2.2a Electric current, charge and measuring current. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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