O-LevelPhysicsElectricity5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2018 · Q291 Mark

Students are asked to describe an experiment to measure the resistance of a metallic conductor. Which description is correct?

AConnect an ammeter in parallel and a voltmeter in series with the conductor then use R = I / V

BConnect an ammeter in parallel and a voltmeter in series with the conductor then use R = V / I

CConnect a voltmeter in parallel and an ammeter in series with the conductor then use R = I / V

DConnect a voltmeter in parallel and an ammeter in series with the conductor then use R = V / I

✓ Correct answer

D: Connect a voltmeter in parallel and an ammeter in series with the conductor then use R = V / I

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Topic: Electricity, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2018 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 29.

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