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CAIE A-Level Physics AS 10.1.2 Draw and Interpret Circuit Diagrams Containing the Circuit Symbols Shown in Questions

Draw and interpret circuit diagrams using standard circuit symbols.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Physics 9702
Level
AS

Exam points

  • Draw and interpret circuit diagrams using standard circuit symbols.

CAIE A-Level Physics AS 10.1.2 Draw and Interpret Circuit Diagrams Containing the Circuit Symbols Shown in Questions question 1

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Diagram 1 shows a lamp connected to a supply through two switches.
During repairs, an electrician mistakenly reverses the connections X1X_{1} and Z1Z_{1}, so that Z1Z_{1} is connected to the supply and X1X_{1} to the other switch at Z2Z_{2}, as shown in diagram 2 .

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diagram 2

diagram 2

Which switch positions will now light the lamp?

X2\mathrm{X}_{2} to Y2\mathrm{Y}_{2}

X2\mathrm{X}_{2} to Z2\mathrm{Z}_{2}

X2\mathrm{X}_{2} to Y2\mathrm{Y}_{2}

X2\mathrm{X}_{2} to Z2\mathrm{Z}_{2}

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