Edexcel IGCSE Physics 11 Electrical Circuit Symbols Questions

Practise Edexcel IGCSE Physics electrical circuit symbols by drawing ammeters, voltmeters and LEDs correctly on circuit diagrams.

Covered syllabus points

[Maximum number: 3]

The diagram shows a circuit used to investigate the relationship between current and voltage for a light-emitting diode (LED).

Draw meters on the diagram to measure the voltage of the LED and the current in the LED.

[Maximum number: 3]

The diagram shows a circuit containing a cell, two switches and two resistors, $R_{1}$ and $R_{2}$ .

(a)

A light emitting diode (LED) is represented using the symbol

Draw a LED on the circuit diagram that will indicate when there is a current in resistor $\mathrm{R}_{1}$ .

[ 2 ]

LED drawn on branch of circuit containing only $\mathrm{R}_{1}$ ;
LED drawn in the correct orientation;

(b)

Both switches in the circuit are now closed.

[ 1 ]

(i)

Draw an ammeter on the circuit diagram that will measure the current in the cell.

[ 1 ]

[Maximum number: 1]

The diagram shows an electric circuit containing component X and a lamp connected in series.

Add another component to the diagram to measure the voltage of component X.

[Maximum number: 2]

The diagram shows part of a circuit used for an outdoor lighting system.

Draw a voltmeter on the diagram to measure the voltage of the $4500 \Omega$ resistor.

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