GCSE Physics - Electricity

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This free GCSE Physics deck covers GCSE Physics - Electricity, tagged for OCR. Every question in the deck is listed below — sign in free to flip each card, reveal the answer, and rate your confidence so spaced repetition can schedule your reviews for you.

All 15 questions in this deck

  • What is meant by a closed circuit?
  • How is current distributed in a parallel circuit?
  • State the equation connecting potential difference, current, and resistance.
  • Describe how energy is transferred in a simple torch circuit.
  • What does an ammeter measure and how is it connected?
  • What does a voltmeter measure and how is it connected?
  • Explain why the resistance of a filament lamp increases with current.
  • State the equation linking charge flow, current, and time.
  • How do charge carriers behave in a solid metal conductor?
  • What equation links energy transferred, charge, and potential difference?
  • How do static charges build up on insulating materials?
  • How does sparking occur due to electrostatic charge?
  • State the two main equations for electrical power.
  • Why is electrical energy transmitted at high voltages across the National Grid?
  • Explain the function of the earth wire and fuse together.

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