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IB Physics HL B 5 8 Circuit Diagrams and Conventional Current Questions

Practise IB Physics HL B.5.8 by drawing conventional-current direction in circuit components.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Physics HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • Draw the direction of conventional current in a circuit component, treating it as the direction positive charge would move.

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Study B.5.8—Circuit diagrams and conventional current conceptsOpen the corresponding Concept lesson for explanations, examples and exam connections.

IB Physics HL B 5 8 Circuit Diagrams and Conventional Current Questions question 1

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A1.0 mF capacitor is connected in series to a 2.3kΩ2.3 \mathrm{k} \Omega resistor and a cell of negligible internal resistance.

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The capacitor is initially uncharged. At time t=0 the switch is moved to position A. The initial current in the resistor is 3.9 mA .

Draw, on the circuit diagram above, an arrow showing the direction of the conventional current in the resistor for t>5.0 st>5.0 \mathrm{~s}.

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