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Potential Difference - Diagnostic Questions Set 4

Added: 29 Mar 2018 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Assessment / Worksheet

Most of these questions probe pupils’ understanding of potential difference (or voltage) in parallel and series circuits. Qs1-4 all test understanding that the p.d. (voltage) across resistors connected in parallel to a battery is the same as that of the battery.
Qs 5-6 then test understanding that the current in a parallel branch is the same as it would be if this were the only branch present.
Qs 7-8 test understanding of branch currents, and current in the main circuit, when an extra parallel branch is added.
Qs9-10 deal with series circuits, testing understanding of how p.d. (voltage) behaves.

How it maps to the curriculum

JC
Science

Strand: 4. Physical World

Strand unit: 3. Relationships between Physical Observables

Suggestions for use: Authorship and copyright is held by the University of York. These questions are available to teachers for any non-commercial use.


Strand: 4. Physical World

Strand unit: 5. Simple Electronic Circuits

Suggestions for use: Authorship and copyright is held by the University of York. These questions are available to teachers for any non-commercial use.

SC
Physics

Strand: 07. Electricity

Strand unit: 04. Electric Current

Suggestions for use: Authorship and copyright is held by the University of York. These questions are available to teachers for any non-commercial use.

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