O-LevelPhysicsElectricity5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2021 · Q301 Mark

Which circuit is connected to measure the current in the fixed resistor and the potential difference (p.d.) across the same resistor?

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A[Circuit A: Ammeter in series with resistor, Voltmeter in parallel across resistor]

B[Circuit B: Ammeter in parallel with resistor, Voltmeter in series with resistor]

C[Circuit C: Ammeter in series with resistor, Voltmeter in series with resistor]

D[Circuit D: Ammeter in parallel with resistor, Voltmeter in parallel across resistor]

✓ Correct answer

A: [Circuit A: Ammeter in series with resistor, Voltmeter in parallel across resistor]

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Topic: Electricity, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2021 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 30.

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