Question 1

Choose the most correct answer, write ONLY the letter next to the question number.
E.g. 1.1 A

1.1 Keira uses a plastic comb to comb her hair. The comb becomes negatively
charged. The comb is negatively charged because the comb has: (1)
A. gained electrons
B. gained protons
C. lost electrons
D. lost protons

1.2 Electricity is the movement of . (1)

A. atoms
B. electrons
C. molecules
D. neutrons

1.3 A conventional current flows from the . (1)

A. left to right
B. negative to positive pole
C. right to left
D. positive to negative pole

1.4 Which statement is FALSE for an electromagnet? (1)

A. More spirals around the iron nail will increase the magnet strength.
B. If the potential difference increase, the magnet strength will increase.
C. The magnetic effect will increase if the iron nail is replaced with a steel nail.
D. none of the above

1.5 What is the energy conversion in a photocell? (1)

A. Light- to electrical energy
B. Electrical- to light energy
C. Light- to heat energy
D. Heat- to electrical energy [5]

Question 2
Give one word/phrase for each definition.

2.1 An apparatus used to build up electric charge due to static electricity. (1)

2.2 The continuous flow of charge. (1)

2.3 Process where a chemical substance is broken down to simpler substances

trough an electric current. (1)

2.4 An apparatus used to break down water into hydrogen and oxygen. (1)

2.5 The law that states that the potential difference is directly proportionate to the
current in a circuit. (1)

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Question 3
Use the circuit below and answer the following questions. All the light bulbs are
identical

3.1 Is this a series or parallel circuit? Explain your answer. (2)

3.2 How do the brightness of bulbs A, B and C compare? (3)

3.3 What would happen to the brightness of the bulbs if the switch was opened?
Explain your answer. (5)

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Question 4
Use the formulas provided to answer the questions. 𝑽 = 𝑰𝑹 𝑸 = 𝑰𝒕

4.1 What is the current in a 160V circuit if the resistance is 2 Ω? (2)

4.2 What is the resistance of a circuit with three 1.5V batteries in series with a
current of 5A? (3)

4.3 A light bulb has a resistance of 8 ohms and a maximum current of 10 A. What
is the maximum voltage that can be applied without causing the globe to
fuse? (2)

4.4 How long can a flashlight run, if it draws 0.11 ampere and its battery contains
10 coulombs of charge? (2)

4.5 If 15 coulombs of charge pass through a light bulb in 5 minutes, what current
passes through the bulb? (3)

4.6 A current of 10 ampere flow for 600 seconds. What is the electric charge
through the circuit? (2)
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Question 5
Use the picture to answer the questions that follow.

5.1 If the voltmeter’s reading is 18 V, what is the voltage of one cell? (1)

5.2 Draw a circuit diagram for the practical set-up. (5)

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Question 6
Use the sketch to answer the questions.
+ -

1.
2.
3.

6.1 What is the name of the electrode at number 1? (1)

6.2 Number 2 is the electrode connected to the negative terminal of the cell. What
is formed at the electrode numbered 2? (1)

6.3 Number 3 is a solution of copper chloride (CuCl2). What is a solution of ions in

water called? (1)

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Question 7

7.1 Write down the energy conversion for each picture.

a. b. c.

(3)

7.2 Which element is used for filaments? (1)

7.3 What is a fuse used for? Explain how a fuse work. (3)
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