GCE O-Level · Physics (6091)

Circuit diagrams: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 3 written questions with worked solutions. All on Circuit diagrams.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which circuit component is represented in a circuit diagram by a rectangle with a diagonal arrow passing through it?

Question 2

1 mark

Identify the power source represented by the symbol in the diagram.

Question 3

1 mark

A student builds the circuit shown in the diagram. Which action will result in an increase in the potential difference measured by the voltmeter across the thermistor?

Question 4

1 mark

In a circuit diagram, what does the following symbol represent?

Question 5

1 mark

Which electronic component is represented by the symbol in the diagram?

Question 6

2 marks

Identify the circuit component represented by the symbol shown in the diagram.

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Question 7

4 marks

Using the circuit diagram, explain why closing switch \(S_1\) while keeping switch \(S_2\) open results in only one lamp lighting up.

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Question 8

6 marks

For the potential divider circuit shown, explain how the voltmeter reading is affected when the light intensity on the component labeled \(L\) increases.

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