WorksheetsY8 Current
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 14mins
In a series circuit...
the current is the same everywhere.
the current is split between components.
the voltage is the same everywhere.
the voltage is split between components.
What is the missing value on the ammeter?
(a)
This picture shows a (a) circuit.
In the circuit shown, ammeter 2 reads 2.0 A. What does ammeter 1 read? Include the unit symbol A in your answer. Give your answer to 2 significant figures.
2.0 A
1.0 A
3.0 A
0.5 A
In the circuit shown, ammeters 1 and 2 both read 0.5 A. What does ammeter 3 read?
0.5 A
1.0 A
0.25 A
0.75 A
In the circuit shown, all three ammeters read 0.2 A. If lamp 2 breaks, what will the new reading on ammeter 2 be?
0.0 A
0.2 A
0.4 A
In a parallel circuit, the current leaving the cell (shown on ammeter 1) is equal to the current entering the cell (shown on ammeter 2). If ammeter 1 reads 2.0 A, what does ammeter 2 read?
2.0 A
1.5 A
3.0 A
0.5 A
If ammeters 3 and 4 both read 0.5 A, what does ammeter 1 read?
0.5 A
1.0 A
0.25 A
0.75 A
In a parallel circuit, the current splits between the branches. The sum of the currents in each branch is equal to the total current leaving the cell. If ammeters 1 and 2 both read 2.0 A, and ammeter 3 reads 1.0 A, what does ammeter 4 read?
1.0 A
2.0 A
3.0 A
4.0 A
If lamp 1 breaks, what will the new reading on ammeter 4 be?
0.0 A
1.0 A
2.0 A
Order these circuits by the size of their current, from smallest to largest. Assume all of the lamps and cells are identical.
A
1
B
3
C
4
D
2
The rate of flow of charge is called...
circuit
load
current
power source
These resistors are NOT identical.
The current through the cell is 8.0 A.
The current through the top resistor is 3.0 A.
The current through the middle resistor is 1.0 A.
What is the current through the bottom resistor?
0.0 A
1.0 A
3.0 A
4.0 A
These resistors are NOT identical.
The current through the cell is 4.0 A.
The current through the bottom resistor is 3.0 A.
What is the current through the top resistor?
0.0 A
1.0 A
3.0 A
4.0 A
Match the following electrical symbols
Cell
Battery
Light Bulb
Switch
Ammeter
