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Quick questions on Charge, current, voltage and resistance - CCEA GCSE Physics

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What is potential difference (voltage)?
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Voltage is measured with a voltmeter placed in parallel across a component.
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State the equation linking charge, current and time. [1 mark]
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A 9.0 V9.0\ \text{V} supply drives 0.50 A0.50\ \text{A} through a resistor. Find the resistance. [2 marks]
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How should an ammeter be connected in a circuit? [1 mark]
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A charge of 90 C90\ \text{C} flows through a wire in 45 s45\ \text{s}. Calculate the current. [2 marks]
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State the unit of potential difference and the unit of resistance. [2 marks]

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