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The document outlines a 2-hour examination on electricity, consisting of multiple choice questions and written questions covering various topics such as circuit protection, electrical power, and electrostatics. It includes calculations related to current and resistance, as well as explanations of safety measures and applications of electricity. The exam assesses both theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of electrical concepts.

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EdexelElectricity

The document outlines a 2-hour examination on electricity, consisting of multiple choice questions and written questions covering various topics such as circuit protection, electrical power, and electrostatics. It includes calculations related to current and resistance, as well as explanations of safety measures and applications of electricity. The exam assesses both theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of electrical concepts.

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Unit 2: Electricity (2-Hour Paper)

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (10 marks)


1. Which of the following is NOT used to protect against electric shock?

a) Circuit breaker
b) Earth wire
c) Live wire
d) Double insulation

2. What happens to the resistance of a filament bulb as the current increases?

a) Increases
b) Decreases
c) Remains constant
d) Becomes zero

3. Which of the following is true for all parallel circuits?

a) The current is the same throughout


b) There is only one path for current
c) Different components can be turned off without affecting others
d) No branches exist in the circuit

4. The unit of electrical power is:


a) Joule
b) Watt
c) Coulomb
d) Ohm

5. A 2kW heater is connected to a 230V mains supply. What fuse should be used?
a) 3A
b) 5A
c) 10A
d) 13A

Section B: Written Questions (60 marks)


(Numbers inside braces indicate marks distribution)

6. (3, 3, 4) A 12V battery powers a circuit with a total resistance of 4Ω.


a) Calculate the current flowing through the circuit.
b) If an additional 2Ω resistor is added in series, determine the new current.
c) Explain how the voltage across each resistor changes when connected in series
versus parallel.
7. (3, 3, 4) An electric kettle is rated at 1500W and operates on a 230V supply.
a) Calculate the current flowing through the kettle.
b) Determine the resistance of the heating element.
c) If the kettle is used for 3 minutes, calculate the energy consumed in joules.

8. (3, 3, 4) Mains Electricity & Safety


a) Explain why the live wire is dangerous even when the switch is off.
b) Why do circuit breakers offer an advantage over traditional fuses?
c) What do you mean by double insulation? Is it necessary for extra safety?

9. (4, 2, 6) Electrostatics & Applications


a) Explain how electrostatic precipitators work in power stations to reduce pollution.
b) When refuelling an aircraft, why must it be earthed first?
c) Explain how a laser printer works and what role does electric charges play in this.

10. (6, 4) A student investigates how the resistance of a wire varies with its length.
a) Describe the experimental setup required to perform this investigation.
b) What graph should be plotted, and what trend is expected

11. (10) Draw an I-V graph and explain the main features of any two of the graphs.

i. a piece of wire at room temperature


ii. a filamentous bulb
iii. a diode

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