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Edxcel igcse physics electricity revision

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Edxcel igcse physics electricity revision

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Draw and label an atom. State the charge of each part of the atom as well.

State the equation linking charge, current and State the definition for alternating current: Write down the voltage and
time. frequency of the UK mains supply

State the definition for direct current:


Calculate the charge delivered if a kettle runs
on a current of 9 amps for 2 minutes

Label the parts of the plug. Write a paragraph explaining some of the key safety features of the UK plug.

State the equation that links voltage, power


and current
Label the electrical circuit symbols below.

Calculate the current in a 100 Watt bulb that


is attached to the mains voltage of 230 volts.

Using the equation Power = current2 x R Using a suitable calculation decide which Explain how an LDR’s resistance changes with the
calculate the power of a bulb that draws 1.4 fuse is best for the following situation: brightness of its surroundings
Amps of current that has a resistance of 55
A hairdryer running on a voltage of 230
Ohms.
volts and has a power of 2530 Watts.
Therefore explain how the current going through it
Choose from fuses of rating 3, 5 and 13 affected
Amps.

Using the equation Voltage= Current x Resistance calculate the current on ammeter 1
Explain how a Thermistors resistance changes with the
temperature of its surroundings
Calculate the energy it uses if it is left on for
State what the current is an ammeter 2. Justify your answer.
50 seconds.
Therefore explain how the current going through it
affected

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the heating effect of a wire heating a current is passing Sketch the voltage – current graph for a
through it. filament bulb below. Explain how this graph
links to its function.

Looking at the parallel circuit below, what would an ammeter say if it was placed next to Sketch the voltage – current graph for a diode Sketch the voltage – current graph for a fixed
the battery? below. Explain how this graph links to its function. resistor below. Explain how this graph links to its
Draw a voltmeter in the correct position to measure the voltage of the lower bulb. function.

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