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4.3.2a Series circuits

A student connects various resistors in parallel pairs.

Which statement is correct?

A parallel pair of $Ω6\ \Omega$ and $Ω6\ \Omega$ . Statement: "The total resistance is $Ω12\ \Omega$ ."

A parallel pair of $Ω12\ \Omega$ and $Ω4\ \Omega$ . Statement: "The total resistance is more than $Ω12\ \Omega$ ."

A parallel pair of $Ω8\ \Omega$ and $Ω2\ \Omega$ . Statement: "The total resistance is between $Ω2\ \Omega$ and $Ω8\ \Omega$ ."

A parallel pair of $Ω15\ \Omega$ and $Ω10\ \Omega$ . Statement: "The total resistance is less than $Ω10\ \Omega$ ."

4.3.2a Series circuits Questions

52 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 4.3.2a Series circuits. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

A student connects various resistors in parallel pairs.

Which statement is correct?

A parallel pair of $Ω6\ \Omega$ and $Ω6\ \Omega$ . Statement: "The total resistance is $Ω12\ \Omega$ ."

A parallel pair of $Ω12\ \Omega$ and $Ω4\ \Omega$ . Statement: "The total resistance is more than $Ω12\ \Omega$ ."

A parallel pair of $Ω8\ \Omega$ and $Ω2\ \Omega$ . Statement: "The total resistance is between $Ω2\ \Omega$ and $Ω8\ \Omega$ ."

A parallel pair of $Ω15\ \Omega$ and $Ω10\ \Omega$ . Statement: "The total resistance is less than $Ω10\ \Omega$ ."

52 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 4.3.2a Series circuits. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.