Cambridge IGCSE Physics practice

Paper 4 structured question: Electric current

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Electric current

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Paper 4Theory (Extended)1 marks

Calculating electric current in a circuit.

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A circuit has a current of 4 A flowing for 5 seconds. Calculate the total charge that passes through a point in the circuit during this time.

a
State the formula used to calculate charge.
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Paper 4Theory (Extended)3 marks

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A charge of 10 C passes through a point in a circuit in 2 seconds. Calculate the current and explain your answer.

a
Define the term 'current'.
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b
State the current in this scenario.
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