18 JUNE 2022

ELECTRIC CIRCUITS MARKING GUIDELINES

1 hour assessment
45 marks

QUESTION 1

1.1. B
1.2. D
1.3. A
1.4. C

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QUESTION 2

2.1 Potential difference (1)

2.2 The ratio of the potential difference across a resistor to the current in the
resistor.
(2)

2.3
1 1 1
2.3.1 = + 
Rp R1 R2
1 1 1
= + 
Rp 24 8
∴Rp = 6 Ω  (3)

2.3.2 Rt = 2 + 6 = 8 Ω  (2)

2.4 18 V  (1)

2.5
2.5.1 A coulomb of charge is the charge transferred in a conductor in one second  if
the current is one ampere.    (2)

1
 𝑄
2.5.2 𝐼 = ∆𝑡 

=  
=3A (3)

2.5.3 Ratio of resistances: 24 : 8 = 3 : 1

1
24 Ω: × 3 = 0,75 𝐴
4

OR

3
8 Ω: × 3 = 2,25 𝐴 
4
24 Ω: 3 – 2,25 = 0,75 A  (2)
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QUESTION 3

3.1

Marking criteria
Six cells connected in series with one

another and in series with rest of circuit.
Two bulbs in parallel with one in series. 
V3 connected in parallel across the bulb
that is connected in series with other 
bulbs.
V1 and V2 connected in parallel across the

bulbs that are connected in parallel.

(4)

3.2 Potential difference across the ends of a conductor  is the energy transferred
per unit electric charge flowing through it. (2)

2
(5)

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