Cambridge IGCSE Physics practice

Paper 3 structured question: Electric current

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Electric current

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Paper 3Theory (Core)2 marks

Current flow in a circuit

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When a circuit is closed, electric current flows continuously from the positive terminal to the negative terminal of the battery.

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State what is meant by electric current?
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Paper 3Theory (Core)1 marks

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In a simple circuit, a battery provides a potential difference that causes electric current to flow through a resistor.

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State the unit of electric current.
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