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A-LevelPhysicsElectricityOct/Nov 2016Paper 1 Q361 Mark

Four statements about either potential difference or electromotive force are listed. 1 It involves changing electrical energy into other forms. 2 It involves changing other energy forms into electrical energy. 3 It is the energy per unit charge to move charge around a complete circuit. 4 It is the work done per unit charge by the charge moving from one point to another. Which statements apply to potential difference and which apply to electromotive force?

Apotential difference: 1 and 3, electromotive force: 2 and 4
Bpotential difference: 1 and 4, electromotive force: 2 and 3
Cpotential difference: 2 and 3, electromotive force: 1 and 4
Dpotential difference: 2 and 4, electromotive force: 1 and 3

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is B: potential difference: 1 and 4, electromotive force: 2 and 3

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Common mistake: 62% of candidates selected the distractor because they confused... The examiner specifically designed this question to test whether students can differentiate between... To secure full marks, candidates must demonstrate...

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Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

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About This A-Level Physics Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Electricity in A-Level Physics (syllabus code 9702). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics Oct/Nov 2016 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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