A-LevelPhysicsElectricityMay/June 2013Paper 1 Q321 Mark
A power cable has length 2000m. The cable is made of twelve parallel strands of copper wire, each with diameter 0.51 mm. What is the resistance of the cable? (resistivity of copper = 1.7 × 10⁻⁸ Ω m)
A0.014 Ω
B3.5 Ω
C14 Ω
D166 Ω
✓ Correct Answer
The correct answer is C. This question tests the candidate's understanding of electricity within the Physicssyllabus. The examiner's mark scheme requires...
📋 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...
🔒
Unlock the Examiner's Answer
Sign up for free to reveal the correct answer, the official mark scheme breakdown, and the examiner trap analysis for this question.
Sign Up Free to Unlock →Join thousands of Cambridge students already using Oracle Prep