CAIE IGCSE Physics 4.3.2.1 Current At Every Point in a Series Questions

Learn that current is the same at every point in a series circuit.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Physics 0625

Exam points

  • use a circuit diagram to match all series ammeter readings
  • state that series current is the same at every point
  • distinguish series current from parallel branch current

CAIE IGCSE Physics 4.3.2.1 Current At Every Point in a Series Questions question 1

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The diagram shows a circuit containing a cell, a lamp and two ammeters.

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The current reading on ammeter 2 is 0.20 A .
What is the name for this type of circuit and what is the reading on ammeter 1 ?

type of circuit

reading on ammeter 1

series

0.20 A

series

greater than 0.20 A

parallel

0.20 A

parallel

greater than 0.20 A

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