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1 The resistance of a 1.0 m length of resistance wire is 7.6 Ω. A length of this wire is taped to a metre
rule. A crocodile clip is connected to one end of the resistance wire exactly at the 0 m mark of the
rule. The diagram shows the crocodile clip connected to terminal P.

A second terminal Q is connected to a movable contact using a long length of connecting wire. The
movable contact is in contact with the resistance wire at a lengthl from the 0 m mark on the rule.

The movable contact is placed at different points on the resistance wire. The resistance R of the
length l of the wire depends on l.

Using the axes, sketch a graph to show how R varies with l for values of l between l = 0 and
l = 1.0 m. Mark appropriate values on the axes of the graph.

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2 The diagram shows a plastic ruler.

Suggest and explain how a student could give a positive charge to a plastic ruler.

The student can rub the plastic ruler with a cloth, so the electrons will move
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to the cloth, leaving the ruler with a positive charge.
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3 When fully charged, a 1.2 V rechargeable battery can deliver a current of 210 mA for 10 hours.

(a) Calculate the charge that can be delivered by the fully charged battery.

I=Q/t
0.21× 10× 60× 60 = 7600

7600 C
charge = .............................................. [3]

(b) Calculate the energy stored in the battery when fully charged.

E=VQ
E= 1.2 x 7560 = 9100

9100 J
energy stored = .............................................. [2]

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4 Referring to a simple electron model, state what distinguishes electrical conductors from electrical
insulators.

The most common difference between the two is that while conductors allow free flow
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of electrons from one atom to another, insulators restrict free flow of electrons.
Conductors allow electrical energy to pass through them, whereas insulators do not
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allow electrical energy to pass through them.
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5 A student rubs a plastic rod with a dry cloth, as shown in the diagram. The rod becomes negatively
charged.

(a) The student moves the rod close to a suspended, charged rod. The two rods repel each other.

State the type of charge on the suspended rod.

Negative charge
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(b) Explain your answer to (a).

Like charges repel each other

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6 A device has a metal case. Any charge on the case must be able to move to earth.

(a) Draw one ring around a material that is suitable for the connection to earth.

copper glass plastic rubber

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(b) Explain your answer to (a).

The wire must be a good electrical conductor, which copper is

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7 A teacher is investigating the resistance of a lamp.

The diagram shows part of the circuit she uses. The circuit is incomplete.
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(a) To determine the resistance of the lamp, the teacher adds two meters to her circuit.

On the diagram, draw circuit symbols to show each meter correctly connected in the circuit.

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(b) (i) State the name of component X.

Variable resistor
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(ii) Describe and explain how the teacher uses component X to investigate the resistance
of the lamp.
The teacher moves the sliding contact to change the resistance in the
circuit, so the teacher can tell the pd across the lap
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