Electric current: past paper questions
Real questions on electric current
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- 0625/32 · May/June 2026 · Q3a[1]
The scientist measures the mass of the pebble. State the name of a suitable instrument for measuring the mass of a pebble.
See it on the paper → - 0625/32 · May/June 2026 · Q3b[8]
beaker containing water measuring cylinder displacement can pebble bench top Figure 3.1 Describe how to determine the volume of the pebble, using any of the equipment in Figure 3.1. The scientist has a measuring cylinder, a beaker containing water and a displacement can, as shown in Figure 3.1. (b) The scientist measur...
See it on the paper → - 0625/32 · May/June 2026 · Q3c[3]
The scientist’s measurements are shown. mass of pebble = 120 g volume of pebble = 52 cm 3 density of the pebble = g / cm 3 Calculate the density of the pebble.
See it on the paper → - 0625/41 · May/June 2026 · Q7b(ii)[1]
Complete the equation that defines electric current I. I =
See it on the paper → - 0625/41 · May/June 2026 · Q8a(i)[2]
Calculate the current in the lawnmower. current = A
See it on the paper → - 0625/42 · May/June 2026 · Q3a(i)[2]
The water flows through the shower at a rate of 0.0045 m 3 / min. Show that the mass of water that leaves the shower in 4.0 min is 18 kg. (i)
See it on the paper → - 0625/42 · May/June 2026 · Q7a(i)[3]
Complete the sentences to describe and explain how a loudspeaker produces sound. A changing magnetic field is produced by the in the coil. This magnetic field interacts with the magnetic field due to the . This causes the cone to vibrate. The vibration of the
See it on the paper → - 0625/42 · May/June 2026 · Q7a(ii)[2]
A sound of frequency 440 Hz is produced by the loudspeaker. The speed of the sound is 340 m / s. Calculate the wavelength of this sound. State the unit. wavelength = unit
See it on the paper → - 0625/42 · May/June 2026 · Q7b[1]
Define ‘ultrasound’.
See it on the paper → - 0625/43 · May/June 2026 · Q11c[2]
The Sun produces solar winds. Solar winds are streams of charged particles travelling through space. A charge of 240 C passes through a region of space in 180 s. Calculate the current in this region of space. current = A
See it on the paper → - 0625/63 · May/June 2026 · Q3b[1]
The student measures the p.d. V across the resistor and the current I in the circuit. The ammeter reading is shown in Figure 3.2. 1 0.5 1.5 0 A Figure 3.2 Record, in Table 3.1, the value of I shown on the ammeter in Figure 3.2. Table 3.1 number of resistors V / 1 0.75 2 I / R / 0.75 0.60 1.25 3 0.75 0.85 0.88 4 0.75 1....
See it on the paper → - 0625/32 · February/March 2026 · Q8c[1]
Complete the sentence about electrical current. An electric current in a metal is a flow of .
See it on the paper → - 0625/42 · February/March 2026 · Q7b[1]
Complete the sentence to define electric current. Electric current is the amount of passing a point
See it on the paper → - 0625/31 · October/November 2025 · Q7c(ii)[2]
Explain how electrical conducting materials allow a current to pass.
See it on the paper → - 0625/42 · October/November 2025 · Q3e[3]
Calculate the charge that flows into the battery when there is a current of 4.0 A for 2.0 hours. charge =
See it on the paper → - 0625/61 · October/November 2025 · Q1b(i)[2]
x Calculate the weight W of object Q, using the equation W = y × 2.0 N. Give your answer to a suitable number of significant figures for this experiment. W = N She repeats the procedure, using a 3.0 N load. She does not change the position of object Q. 14.8 x = cm
See it on the paper → - 0625/61 · October/November 2025 · Q1b(ii)[1]
x Calculate a new value of the weight W of object Q, using the equation W = y × 3.0 N. Give your answer to a suitable number of significant figures for this experiment. W = N
See it on the paper → - 0625/61 · October/November 2025 · Q1c[1]
State and explain whether your two values of W are equal within the limits of experimental accuracy. Refer to the values of W in your answer. statement explanation
See it on the paper → - 0625/61 · October/November 2025 · Q2a[1]
Record the ammeter reading shown in Fig. 2.2. 0.2 0.6 0.4 0.8 1.0 0 A Fig. 2.2 I = A
See it on the paper → - 0625/62 · October/November 2025 · Q2a[1]
The student: • • • closes the switch records the voltmeter reading V 0 opens the switch. The reading on the voltmeter is shown in Fig. 2.2. Record the voltmeter reading V 0 . 1 3 2 4 5 0 V Fig. 2.2 V 0 = V
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What examiners said
Comprehensive responses • Many candidates displayed good knowledge of electric current to state that an electric current in a metal is a flow of electrons. Limited responses • Some candidates confused the current in a metal with the current in an ionic solution and stated the current in a metal is a flow of ions.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0625/32 Q8(c) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • Most candidates correctly completed the definition of electric current. Limited responses • Some candidates confused amount of charge with either current or electrons. • A few candidates confused electric current with an amount of energy per unit charge.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0625/42 Q7(b) (Cambridge)
Most candidates correctly identified electrons as the particles moving through metal wires. However, this was not well understood, as many answers of ‘electricity’, ‘charge’ and ‘protons’ were seen.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0625/31 Q8(c) (Cambridge)
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