0654.P4.2.10 — Distinguish between electrical conductors and insulators and give typical examples: past paper questions
Real questions on 0654.p4.2.10 — distinguish between electrical conductors and insulators and give typical examples
The newest 8 of 8 written questions. Open one to see it on the real paper.
- 0654/41 · May/June 2025 · Q12a(ii)[1]
State the potential difference across resistor R. potential difference = V
See it on the paper → - 0654/32 · February/March 2025 · Q9b[1]
In the classroom, the student uses a laptop computer. Fig. 9.2 The power cable insulation is damaged. Fig. 9.2 shows the power cable from the mains supply to the laptop. State one danger of using this laptop with damaged insulation.
See it on the paper → - 0654/32 · February/March 2024 · Q3a(ii)[1]
State the two materials that are good electrical conductors.
See it on the paper → - 0654/31 · May/June 2020 · Q9c(ii)[2]
Some materials at the recycling factory were tested to see if they conducted electricity. Complete Table 9.1 by placing a tick (3) in the electrical conductor column or electrical insulator column to correctly describe each material. Table 9.1 electrical conductor electrical insulator aluminium cardboard copper polysty...
See it on the paper → - 0654/33 · October/November 2019 · Q12a(ii)[1]
Explain why the metal wire is wound around a ceramic rod and not around a metal rod.
See it on the paper → - 0654/33 · October/November 2019 · Q12b(i)[2]
Identify two electrical hazards in Fig. 12.3.
See it on the paper → - 0654/33 · October/November 2019 · Q12b(ii)[1]
The plug for the heater requires a new fuse. The current through the heater is 10 A in normal use. Four different fuse ratings are available. 3 A 10 A 13 A 30 A State the most appropriate fuse rating. A
See it on the paper → - 0654/33 · October/November 2019 · Q12b(iii)[1]
State the purpose of a fuse in an electrical appliance.
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What examiners said
Due to the issue with Question 12(a), full marks have been awarded to all candidates for Question 12(a)(ii) to make sure that no candidates were disadvantaged.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0654/41 Q12(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
Candidates showed a good understanding of the hazards of damaged insulation in a power cable.
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 0654/32 Q9(b) (Cambridge)
Most candidates correctly suggested copper and iron as the two materials that are good electrical conductors.
— Examiner report, February/March 2024, 0654/32 Q3(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
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