CAIE IGCSE Physics 4.2.2 Electric Current Topic Practice

Question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

An electric current in a copper wire is due to the flow of charge.
Which particles are moving along the wire?

A

α\alpha-particles

B

copper nuclei

C

electrons

D

protons

Question 2

[Maximum number: 1]

A student draws graphs of an a.c. supply and a d.c. supply.

Figure for Question 2 — CAIE IGCSE Physics

Which row shows the correct labels for W, X and Y ?

label of W

a.c. supply

d.c. supply

time

X

Y

time

Y

X

voltage

X

Y

voltage

Y

X

Question 3

[Maximum number: 1]

Which statement about electric current in a conductor is correct?

A

In a d.c. circuit, the electric current gradually decreases along the conductor.

B

In a d.c. circuit, the free electrons flow back and forth.

C

In an a.c. circuit, the electric current remains exactly the same all the time.

D

In an a.c. circuit, the flow of charge changes direction continually.

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