O-LevelPhysicsElectricityOct/Nov 2024Paper 1 Q311 Mark

Which circuit contains a fuse and a diode?

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Electricity in O-Level Physics (syllabus code 5054). It is worth 1 mark.

ACircuit with a cell, a capacitor, a diode, and a light bulb.

BCircuit with a cell, a resistor, a fuse, a diode, and a light bulb.

CCircuit with an AC source, a variable resistor, a diode, and a light bulb.

DCircuit with an AC source, a fuse, a diode, and a resistor.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is D: Circuit with an AC source, a fuse, a diode, and a resistor.

📋 Examiner Report & Trap Analysis

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...

🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown

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 O-Level Physics Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Electricity in O-Level Physics (syllabus code 5054). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge O-Level Physics Oct/Nov 2024 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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