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AQA Physics (Combined) Unit 2 Electricity Higher

a c e
Draw the symbol diagrams for: A charge of 12A flows through an electric cooker Complete the table.
cell resistor for 1 hour. How much charge has been used?
 Potential Difference Shared
Type of Circuit Current Same or Split?
or the Same?

series
State the equation that links current, potential
battery variable resistor difference and resistance. Remember to include units.
parallel


For the circuit below, calculate the total resistance.

A voltmeter reading is 3V and the resistance is 2Ω.
What is the current?
lamp (bulb) ammeter



d
Use the components stated below to identify the
fuse voltmeter
potential difference/current graphs:

filament lamp, diode, ohmic conductor

On the diagram, draw where a voltmeter could be positioned to measure the voltage through one of the
LED diode components.

f h
Complete the following sentences. Label the diagram of the three pin plug.
For a thermistor: as the temperature increases, the
LDR thermistor resistance
Used in:

For an LDR: as the light intensity increases, the

resistance
b
What is electric current? Used in:
 What is the purpose of:

g the neutral wire?

State the equation that links charge, current and time. State the two different types of electricity supply. 
 1.  

Write the symbols and units for the following: 2.  the live wire?
State Ohm’s law. 
charge:   
The UK mains supply has an AC supply of - V
current:   the earth wire?
and frequency of Hz.
 
time: 
 
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a d g
Complete the energy transfers for the following Explain how a fuse works. Label the national grid diagram.
electrical appliances. 

mains-powered kettle:

electrical t +s
Calculate the current flowing through a 2kW electric
hairdryer: fire at a potential difference of 230V.

e k +t +s
e
State the equation that links power, current and
toaster
potential difference.
+  Give two examples of when the demand for electricity is likely to be high.

A 2.4kW kettle is connected to the mains power 1. 

b supply (230V). Calculate the current through the 2. 
What is the equation linking energy transferred,
kettle.
power and time?

You will need to rearrange your equation above. h i
Why is energy transferred at such high voltage in Describe an experiment to show how the length of
what are the units for: cables? a wire affects its resistance.
 
energy?  
 
power?
 
time?
Describe how the following work:

c f
Most devices have a power rating. Describe the True or false: step-up transformer.
relationship between the power rating and the • The current in a circuit can be altered by a

changes in stored energy when a device is used. variable resistor.
 step-down transformer.
• A voltmeter is connected in parallel with a 
 
component.
 

 • An ammeter is connected in parallel with a 

component. 





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AQA Physics (Combined) Unit 2 Electricity Higher Answers
a c e
Draw the symbol diagrams for: A charge of 12A flows through an electric cooker Complete the table.
cell resistor for 1 hour. How much charge has been used?
Convert hours to minutes: 60 mins Potential Difference Shared
Type of Circuit Current Same or Split?
12 × 60 = 720C or the Same?

series shared same

State the equation that links current, potential
battery variable resistor difference and resistance. Remember to include units.
potential difference (V) = current (A) × resistance (Ω) parallel same split between branches

A voltmeter reading is 3V and the resistance is 2Ω. For the circuit below, calculate the total resistance.
What is the current? 9Ω
lamp (bulb) ammeter current = potential difference ÷ resistance
3 ÷ 2 = 1.5A

d
Use the components stated below to identify the
fuse voltmeter
potential difference/current graphs:

filament lamp, diode, ohmic conductor

On the diagram, draw where a voltmeter could be positioned to measure the voltage through one of the
LED diode components.
diode
f h
Complete the following sentences. Label the diagram of the three pin plug.
For a thermistor: as the temperature increases, the
resistance decreases. earth
LDR thermistor
Used in: thermostats fuse

cable grip
filament lamp
For an LDR: as the light intensity increases, the
resistance decreases.
b
What is electric current? Used in: street lights live
neutral
The flow of electrical charge.

g What is the purpose of:

State the equation that links charge, current and time. ohmic conductor State the two different types of electricity supply.
charge = current × time the neutral wire?
1. alternating current
It completes the circuit and carries away the current.
Write the symbols and units for the following: 2. direct current

charge: (Q) coulombs, C the live wire?

State Ohm’s law. It provides alternating potential difference.
current: (I) amperes, A The current flowing through a resistor at a constant The UK mains supply has an AC supply of -230V and
time: (t) seconds, s temperature is directly proportional to the voltage frequency of 50Hz. the earth wire?
across the resistor. It is a safety feature to prevent the application from
becoming live.
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a d g
Complete the energy transfers for the following Explain how a fuse works. Label the national grid diagram.
electrical appliances. A fuse is a tube with a piece of wire running
pylon
through it. If the current becomes too high, the fuse
mains-powered kettle: wire melts and creates a break in the circuit.

electrical thermal + sound Calculate the current flowing through a 2kW electric
fire at a potential difference of 230V.
hairdryer: current = 2000 ÷ 230
8.69A
electrical kinetic + thermal + sound power station step-up step-down
State the equation that links power, current and
e transformer transformer
toaster
potential difference.
power (W) = potential difference (V) × current (A)
electrical thermal + light Give two examples of when the demand for electricity is likely to be high.

A 2.4kW kettle is connected to the mains power 1. At half-time or the end of large sporting events.
b
supply (230V). Calculate the current through the
What is the equation linking energy transferred, 2. First thing in the morning when people are getting up, or later when arriving home.
kettle.
power and time?
energy transferred = power × time You will need to rearrange your equation above. h i
Why is energy transferred at such high voltage in Describe an experiment to show how the length of
what are the units for: 2.4 × 1000 = 2400 cables? a wire affects its resistance.
High voltage means that the energy is transferred
energy? joules Current = power ÷ potential difference at low currents. This results in less resistance,
= 2400 ÷ 230 therefore less energy is lost as heat, so the
power? watts = 10.43A transmission is more efficient.

time? seconds Describe how the following work:

c f
Most devices have a power rating. Describe the
relationship between the power rating and the
changes in stored energy when a device is used.
A device with a higher power rating will transfer
stored energy to other types of energy at a faster
rate.
step-up transformer.
True or false:
Potential difference is increased.
• The current in a circuit can be altered by a
variable resistor. true
step-down transformer.
• A voltmeter is connected in parallel with a Potential difference is decreased. Set up the apparatus as shown.
component. true Attach the first crocodile clip at 0cm.
Attach the second crocodile clip at 10cm.
• An ammeter is connected in parallel with a Record the potential difference and the current.
component. false Connect the second crocodile clip at different
lengths (20cm, 30cm) and repeat the process.
Use the results to calculate resistance at different
lengths, using the formula:
resistance = potential difference ÷ current