Cambridge IGCSE Physics practice

Paper 3 structured question: Electric current

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Electric current

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Paper 3Theory (Core)1 marks

Electrical conduction in metals is a fundamental concept in physics.

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Metals conduct electricity due to the presence of free electrons that can move through the metal lattice when an electric field is applied.

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State the role of free electrons in electrical conduction in metals.
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Paper 3Theory (Core)3 marks

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The conductivity of metals can be influenced by temperature and impurities.

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Describe how temperature affects the electrical conductivity of metals.
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