0654.P4.3.03 — Know how to construct and use series and parallel circuits: past paper questions
Real questions on 0654.p4.3.03 — know how to construct and use series and parallel circuits
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- 0973/31 · May/June 2024 · Q3a(iii)[1]
Fig. 3.2 shows a cell and lamp used in the torch. 1.5 V 3.0 V 1.5 A Fig. 3.2 Use information from Fig. 3.2 to explain why two cells are used to light the lamp.
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2024 · Q9d[3]
The two hotplates on the cooker are connected in parallel so that each can be controlled by a separate switch. Complete the circuit diagram in Fig. 9.2 for the cooker hotplates. to represent the hotplates. Use the circuit symbol for a heater 240 V Fig. 9.2
See it on the paper → - 0973/42 · May/June 2022 · Q6c(i)[2]
Complete the circuit diagram to show the lamps connected in parallel. Include the switch in your diagram. The a.c. power supply has been drawn for you. a.c. power supply
See it on the paper → - 0973/42 · May/June 2022 · Q6c(ii)[1]
The current through the a.c. power supply is 16 A. Draw a circle around the correct current through each lamp. 2 A 4 A 16 A 32 A 64 A
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2020 · Q6d(i)[3]
The two headlamps of the car are powered by the car battery. The lamps are connected in parallel. Complete the circuit diagram in Fig. 6.1 to show the two lamps connected in parallel, both controlled by one switch. The battery has been drawn for you.
See it on the paper → - 0973/31 · October/November 2020 · Q6d(ii)[1]
State one advantage of connecting the lamps in parallel.
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · October/November 2020 · Q3d(i)[1]
When the switch is closed the current in the fuse is 1.5 A. Determine the current in L 1 . current = A
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What examiners said
Many candidates were able to explain one advantage of connecting the lamps in parallel.
— Examiner report, October/November 2020, 0973/31 Q6(d)(ii) (Cambridge)
A minority of candidates realised that the current through the fuse is shared between the two lamps.
— Examiner report, October/November 2020, 0973/41 Q3(d)(i) (Cambridge)
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