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IB Physics HL

Theme A — Space, Time and Motion

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Theme B — The Particulate Nature of Matter

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Theme C — Wave Behaviour

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Theme D — Fields

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Theme E — Nuclear and Quantum Physics

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Tools and Inquiry — IB Physics skills

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B.5.1 Circuit Diagrams – Check yourself

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  • Questions count: 6
  • Passing grade: B+
  • Time limit: 10 minutes
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1.
In a circuit diagram, how must an ammeter be connected?
In parallel with the component
Across the battery only
In series with the component
Either way, it makes no difference
2.
What is the ideal resistance of a voltmeter?
Zero
Infinite
Equal to the component resistance
Very small
3.
Which symbol is a circle containing a cross?
Fuse
Filament lamp
Voltmeter
LDR
4.
In the symbol for a cell, the longer thin line represents
the positive terminal
the negative terminal
the earth connection
the switch contact
5.
Two wires cross on a diagram with no dot at the crossing. This means
they are connected
the current doubles
a short circuit exists
they are not connected
6.
A 12 V battery is connected to a lamp. A voltmeter is connected correctly across the lamp. Which statement is correct?
The voltmeter is in series with the lamp
The voltmeter carries the full lamp current
The voltmeter shares the same p.d. as the lamp
The voltmeter has zero resistance
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Part of Theme B — The Particulate Nature of Matter — see every lesson and quiz in this unit.
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