CAIE IGCSE Physics 4.3.2.2 How to Construct and Use Series and Questions

Learn how switch positions create complete paths and change lamp brightness when parallel routes are added.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Physics 0625

Exam points

  • trace switch positions to decide which lamps have complete paths
  • predict how closing a switch changes lamp brightness
  • distinguish series paths from added parallel routes

CAIE IGCSE Physics 4.3.2.2 How to Construct and Use Series and Questions question 1

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The circuit shown contains three switches and four lamps P, Q, R and S.

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Which switches must be closed to light only lamps P and R ?

A

switch 1 only

B

switch 1 and switch 2

C

switch 1 and switch 3

D

switch 2 and switch 3

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