CAIE IGCSE Physics 4.2.2.2 Use of Ammeters Analogue and Digital Questions

Practise placing ammeters correctly in circuits, reading how current changes, and judging when a laboratory meter is unsuitable.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Physics 0625

Exam points

  • Draw an ammeter symbol in series with the lamp, LED or resistor measured, choose the circuit position that measures total current or current in one component, and state why very large or brief currents can exceed an ammeter range.

CAIE IGCSE Physics 4.2.2.2 Use of Ammeters Analogue and Digital Questions question 1

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Fig. 10.1 shows an incomplete electrical circuit.

Fig. 10.1

Fig. 10.1

A student completes the circuit and measures the current in the 6.0Ω6.0 \Omega resistor.

On Fig. 10.1, draw an ammeter symbol in one gap and straight lines to indicate wires in the other gaps to show how the student should do this.

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