A-LevelPhysicsD.C. circuits9702/12 · May/June 2021 · Q341 Mark

The graph shows the variation with potential difference V of the current I in components X, Y and Z. [Figure 34.1] Which row correctly identifies the components?

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Ametallic conductor at constant temperature: X, semiconductor diode: Z, filament lamp: Y

Bmetallic conductor at constant temperature: Y, semiconductor diode: X, filament lamp: Z

Cmetallic conductor at constant temperature: Y, semiconductor diode: Z, filament lamp: X

Dmetallic conductor at constant temperature: Z, semiconductor diode: Y, filament lamp: X

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B: metallic conductor at constant temperature: Y, semiconductor diode: X, filament lamp: Z

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Topic: D.C. circuits, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, May/June 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 34.

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