GCE O-Level · Physics (6091)

Series and parallel circuits: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 3 written questions with worked solutions. All on Series and parallel circuits.

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Question 1

1 mark

In a simple series circuit consisting of a cell and two identical lamps, which statement correctly describes the current at different points in the circuit?

Question 2

1 mark

Two resistors with resistances of \(4 \Omega\) and \(12 \Omega\) are connected in parallel. What is the effective resistance of this combination?

Question 3

1 mark

In the circuit shown, a \(12 \text{ V}\) battery is connected to a \(6 \Omega\) resistor in series with a parallel combination of two \(4 \Omega\) resistors. What is the total current flowing from the battery?

Question 4

1 mark

A parallel circuit has two branches connected across a \(12 \text{ V}\) battery. If the potential difference across the first branch is \(12 \text{ V}\), what is the potential difference across the second branch?

Question 5

1 mark

In the circuit shown, the ammeter reading is \(2.0 \text{ A}\). If an identical resistor is added in series with the existing resistor, what will be the new reading on the ammeter?

Question 6

2 marks

In the circuit shown, the ammeter \( A_1 \) indicates a current of \( 0.4 \text{ A} \). Determine the reading on ammeter \( A_2 \) and explain your reasoning.

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Question 7

5 marks

Using the values provided in the circuit diagram, calculate the total current \( I \) that flows out of the battery.

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Question 8

3 marks

Calculate the effective resistance of the arrangement of two resistors connected in parallel as shown in the diagram.

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