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SA-5054-EL4-0011 markL1 FoundationCalculatorSeries
Calculate the combined resistance of 4.0 Ω and 6.0 Ω resistors in series. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-5054-EL4-0022 marksL1 FoundationCalculatorSeries
4.0 Ω and 6.0 Ω resistors are connected in series to a 12 V supply. Calculate the current. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-5054-EL4-0051 markL1 FoundationCalculatorParallel & dividers
The total current from a supply is 3.0 A. It splits into two parallel branches. One branch carries 1.2 A. Calculate the current in the other branch. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-5054-EL4-0061 markL1 FoundationCalculatorParallel & dividers
Two resistors are connected in parallel. Their combined resistance is
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SA-5054-EL4-0091 markL1 FoundationCalculatorSeries
Three 1.5 V cells are connected in series, all facing the same way. Calculate the total e.m.f. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-5054-EL4-0101 markL1 FoundationCalculatorParallel & dividers
Three lamps are connected in parallel across a 6.0 V supply. State the p.d. across each lamp. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-5054-EL4-0121 markL1 FoundationCalculatorParallel & dividers
An advantage of wiring house lights in parallel is that
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SA-5054-EL4-0031 markL2 StandardCalculatorSeries
In the same circuit (4.0 Ω and 6.0 Ω in series, 12 V, 1.2 A), calculate the p.d. across the 6.0 Ω resistor. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-5054-EL4-0042 marksL2 StandardCalculatorParallel & dividers
Calculate the combined resistance of 6.0 Ω and 3.0 Ω resistors connected in parallel. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-5054-EL4-0072 marksL2 StandardCalculatorParallel & dividers
A potential divider has a 1.0 kΩ resistor and a 2.0 kΩ resistor in series across a 9.0 V supply. Calculate the p.d. across the 2.0 kΩ resistor. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme
SA-5054-EL4-0081 markL2 StandardCalculatorParallel & dividers
An LDR is in series with a fixed resistor across a battery. A voltmeter is connected across the LDR. When the room gets darker, the voltmeter reading
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SA-5054-EL4-0113 marksL3 ExamCalculatorParallel & dividers
A 6.0 Ω resistor is connected in series with two 12 Ω resistors that are in parallel with each other. The supply is 12 V. Calculate the current in each 12 Ω resistor. Salam Academy Original Practice · Proposed mark scheme