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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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Draw a diode in a circuit with a cell and a lamp so that current will flow.

Important Questions on Electrical Circuits

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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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Using the symbols of basic electronic circuits, for a variable potential divider.Draw a circuit that allows the potential difference across a lamp to be varied from  0 V to 12 V.
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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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The figure shown below is a potential divider. The potential difference across R1 is 8V Calculate the ratio of R1:R2.

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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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Why might a diode be a good idea in a circuit ?
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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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In a rather complicated looking circuit, there are several lamps, LED's and LDR

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For each LED decide whether or not it will light up. Mark each LED that lights up with a tick .

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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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In a rather complicated looking circuit, there are several lamps, LED's and LDR's

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For each lamp decide whether or not it will light up. Mark each Lamp that lights up with a tick .

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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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Explain why we sometimes connect cells in parallel?
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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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Many countries do not allow light switches or power sockets to be fitted in bathrooms. Explain why is the case.
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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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Someone is operating an electric hedge cutter whilst standing on wet grass. The cable is cut by accident. Explain why it is unlikely that a fuse will save the life of the operator.