OCR Gateway GCSE Physics: Combined Science

Topic Questions

3.2 Simple Circuits

11 mark

Which symbol is used to show an LDR?

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21 mark

A student sets up four different circuits. He uses identical lamps and the same cell.

Look at the diagrams of his circuits.

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Which circuit has the brightest lamp(s)?

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Here are some graphs for the potential difference (p.d.) of four electrical supplies.

Which graph shows a direct voltage?

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11 mark

Look at the circuit diagram.
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  • resistance = potential difference ÷ current

Calculate the resistance of bulb D.

  • 2 Ω

  • 4 Ω

  • 6 Ω

  • 8 Ω

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21 mark

A student investigates how current and potential difference vary in different components.

Look at the graphs of her results.

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Which graph shows a filament lamp?

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31 mark

A student investigates how the resistance of a light dependent resistor (LDR) changes with light intensity.

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Which graph shows the correct relationship between the resistance of an LDR and light intensity?

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