CAIE IGCSE Physics 4.2.4.1 Resistance R V I Questions
Learn to calculate resistance with R = V/I and select correct readings in series and parallel circuits, checking units before substitution.
- Syllabus
- 2026–2028
- Course
- Physics 0625
Learn to calculate resistance with R = V/I and select correct readings in series and parallel circuits, checking units before substitution.
Fig. 8.2 shows another circuit. Lamps A and B are identical filament lamps.
Fig. 8.2
The current supplied by the power supply is 0.50 A .
Calculate the resistance of lamp A.
resistance =
960Ω
current in each bulb =0.25 OR R=V / I OR(R=) V / I
resistance =240 / 0.25 OR 1 / 480=1 / R+1 / R