A-LevelPhysicsD.C. circuitsMay/June 2013Paper 1 Q371 Mark

Five resistors are connected as shown. [Figure showing a resistor network with 20Ω, 8.0Ω, 6.0Ω, 8.0Ω, 7.0Ω resistors between points P and Q] What is the total resistance between P and Q?

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

The correct answer is C: 4.0 Ω.

Q: What topic does this question test?

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

A0.25 Ω

B0.61 Ω

C4.0 Ω

D16 Ω

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is C: 4.0 Ω

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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 D.C. circuits in A-Level Physics (syllabus code 9702). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics May/June 2013 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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