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A student is answering an AQA Electricity question about Current, resistance and potential difference. Which choice best applies potential difference current?

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MCQ

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Topic

Current, potential difference and resistance

Question

  1. A. Use calculate potential difference when current and resistance are known in the specific circuit or quantity named in the question.
  2. B. Assume potential difference current means the same thing in every electricity context.
  3. C. Ignore the circuit arrangement and quote the topic title only.
  4. D. Swap the stated relationship for its opposite when the numbers look unfamiliar.

Answer

The correct answer is: Use calculate potential difference when current and resistance are known in the specific circuit or quantity named in the question.

Explanation

Use calculate potential difference when current and resistance are known in the specific circuit or quantity named in the question. This is correct because the objective is about calculate potential difference when current and resistance are known, not a loose recall of Current, potential difference and resistance.

Common mistake

Current, resistance and potential difference common mistake 1

Giving a vague answer instead of directly addressing: Calculate potential difference when current and resistance are known..

Answer by clearly explaining how to calculate potential difference when current and resistance are known..

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