0653.P4.2.01 — Draw and interpret circuit diagrams 2 Draw and interpret circuit diagrams containing cells, batteries, power supplies, containing generators: past paper questions
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- 0653/31 · October/November 2025 · Q8c(ii)[2]
The student assembles the electrical circuit in Fig. 8.2 to determine the current in a resistor and the voltage across the resistor. (ii) A V Fig. 8.2 The student makes one error when connecting the components. Identify the error and state how the student corrects the error. error correction
See it on the paper → - 0653/31 · October/November 2025 · Q8c(iii)[2]
The student connects a lamp in parallel with the resistor in the circuit. Draw on Fig. 8.2 to show the lamp connected in parallel with the resistor.
See it on the paper → - 0653/41 · October/November 2025 · Q9b[2]
State the names of the electrical components with the symbols shown.
See it on the paper → - 0653/41 · October/November 2025 · Q9c[1]
A student assembles the circuit shown in Fig. 9.1. A Fig. 9.1 The student makes an error in the assembly of the circuit. The light-emitting diode (LED) does not emit light and the ammeter shows there is no current in the circuit. Identify the error in the assembly of the circuit.
See it on the paper → - 0653/32 · May/June 2025 · Q8b(iii)[1]
The current in the lamp is 0.20 A. Determine the reading on the ammeter. reading = A
See it on the paper → - 0653/32 · February/March 2025 · Q9c(ii)[2]
On Fig. 9.1, draw a voltmeter connected to measure the voltage across the lamp.
See it on the paper → - 0653/33 · October/November 2024 · Q3a[1]
Fig. 3.1 shows the electrical symbol for a circuit component. M Fig. 3.1 State the name of the component.
See it on the paper → - 0653/43 · October/November 2024 · Q9b(i)[1]
Determine the reading on ammeter Q. reading = A
See it on the paper → - 0653/42 · May/June 2024 · Q9a[1]
State the circuit component represented by the symbol .
See it on the paper → - 0653/61 · May/June 2024 · Q4[7]
Plan an investigation to find the relationship between the temperature of the water and the resistance of the thermistor. You are provided with: • a supply of hot and cold water • extra connecting wires (or leads) • the assembled apparatus shown in Fig. 4.1. You may use any common laboratory apparatus in your plan. In...
See it on the paper → - 0653/32 · February/March 2024 · Q3b(i)[1]
Draw the circuit symbol for a fuse.
See it on the paper → - 0653/32 · February/March 2024 · Q3b(ii)[1]
State the purpose of a fuse in an electrical circuit.
See it on the paper → - 0653/42 · February/March 2024 · Q6c(i)[1]
State the name of component X.
See it on the paper → - 0653/33 · May/June 2023 · Q6d[1]
State the name of the circuit component with the symbol:
See it on the paper → - 0653/33 · May/June 2023 · Q6e[3]
The switch shown in Fig. 6.1 turns both heating elements on and off. Another switch is used to turn only one of the heating elements on and off. There is also a fuse to protect the complete circuit. Fig. 6.2 shows an incomplete circuit diagram for the heater circuit. heating elements Fig. 6.2 On Fig. 6.2, complete the...
See it on the paper → - 0653/43 · May/June 2023 · Q6a[1]
State the type of circuit connection for the fan and lighting unit.
See it on the paper → - 0653/43 · May/June 2023 · Q6b[1]
State the form of useful energy output by the working fan.
See it on the paper → - 0653/43 · May/June 2023 · Q6c(i)[1]
Show that the current in the lighting unit is 0.92 A.
See it on the paper → - 0653/43 · May/June 2023 · Q6c(ii)[2]
Calculate the power rating of the fan.
See it on the paper → - 0653/43 · May/June 2023 · Q6d[1]
The circuit should also contain a fuse to protect the components. A fuse rated at 10 A is added into the main circuit. Explain why this fuse: • • will give protection to the fan will not give protection to the lighting unit.
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What examiners said
In this parallel circuit the total current is shared by the two branches. The information at the start of the question states that the current in the electric heater is 3.2 A. For this part of the question, the current through the lamp is 0.20 A. Adding the currents in the two branches together gives a total ammeter reading of 3.4 A. A few candidates gained credit for this question. Many responses...
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0653/32 Q8(b)(iii) (Cambridge)
Most candidates knew the symbol for a voltmeter. Fewer made the parallel connection across the lamp. The most common errors were placing the voltmeter in series in the circuit or placing it in parallel across the wrong component.
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 0653/32 Q9(c)(ii) (Cambridge)
Most candidates drew the correct symbol for a fuse. Incorrect responses included symbols for switches, heaters and variable resistors. Candidates should be aware that the syllabus contains a list of electrical symbols required for the examination.
— Examiner report, February/March 2024, 0653/32 Q3(b)(i) (Cambridge)
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