A-LevelPhysicsElectricityMay/June 2012Paper 1 Q321 Mark

When will 1 C of charge pass a point in an electrical circuit?

Q: What is the correct answer to this A-Level Physics question?

The correct answer is C: when the current is 5 mA for 200 s.

Q: What topic does this question test?

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

Awhen 1 A moves through a potential difference of 1 V

Bwhen a power of 1 W is used for 1 s

Cwhen the current is 5 mA for 200 s

Dwhen the current is 10 A for 10 s

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is C: when the current is 5 mA for 200 s

📋 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 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 May/June 2012 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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