Edexcel IGCSE Physics 2.8 Current in Series Circuits Questions

In a series circuit, the same current passes through every component. Use that rule to infer a missing ammeter reading from another point in the loop.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Physics 4PH1

Exam points

  • Recognise that current is the same at different points in a series circuit and use this to complete or check ammeter readings.

Edexcel IGCSE Physics 2.8 Current in Series Circuits Questions question 1

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A student builds this electric circuit to measure the temperature of a room.

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At 20∘C20^{\circ} \mathrm{C}, the voltage across the thermistor is 3.9 V .

State the reading on the ammeter.

ammeter reading = ............ A

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