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Fill in the hoxes at the top of this page with your names and the date.
Answer all questions (there are 20 questions and 1 challenge / bonus questions).
Answer the questions in the spaces provided - there may be more space than y.oU need.
In calculations you should show all the steps in your working, giving your answer at each stage.
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The total mark for this paper is 71 (+ 8 chall enge / bonus marks).
The marks for each question are shown in br ackets - use this as a guide as to how much time to spend
.on each question,
Questions labelled with an asterisk (*) hefor e the number of the question, are ones where the quality
of your written communication will be asses sed - you should take particular care with spelling,
punctuation. and grammar, as well as the clarit y .of expression, on. these questions.
Questions with an asterisk (*) after the num ber of the question are challenge questions. They are
more searching and deeper and it is intended to challenge your knowledge and understanding of
physics. They are honus questions and you should attempt them only if you have time.
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difference across the terminals of the cell against the current through the cell.
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Which of the following quantities gives the internal resistance of the cell?
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Three identical resistors are connected across a potential difference V so that one of them
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The power supplies in the two circuits shown below are identical,
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-8Use the axes below to sketch and label two graphs to show how the current varies with
potential difference for (i) a metal wire, and (ii) a semiconductor diode, both at constant
temperature.
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A semiconductor. diode carries a current of 20 mA in normal operation.
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difference across it should be 1.9 V. Complete the diagram below to show how, with the
addition of a single component, the semiconducting diode may be powered from a 5 V supply.
5V
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-10A very high resistance voltmeter reads 20V when connected across the terminals of a d.c. power
supply. The high resistance meter is disconnected and a second voltmeter of resistance 1.0W
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3.0 V for her lamps but only has a 9.0 V battery, so uses a linear resistor AB in the
circuit below. The linear resistor is made from a high resistance uniform conductor.
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terminals on the outside. The values refer to the normal operating conditions and all
components can safely carry a current of 0.30 A.
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