A-LevelPhysicsD.C. circuits9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q331 Mark

A student sets up a circuit. The circuit diagram shows how the positive and negative terminals of a voltmeter are connected to the circuit. The voltmeter has an initial reading that is positive. [Figure 33.1] Which changes, if any, in temperature and light intensity would cause the voltmeter reading to decrease?

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Aincrease, increase

Bno change, decrease

Cdecrease, no change

Ddecrease, decrease

✓ Correct answer

A: increase, increase

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Topic: D.C. circuits, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 33.

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