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10 Electricity and circuits Topical Past Papers
Pearson Edexcel GCSE Physics past-paper questions on "Electricity and circuits" grouped from the official 2026 Edexcel specification. Free to browse.
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Subtopics within Electricity and circuits
Describe the structure of the atom, limited to the position
Draw and use electric circuit diagrams representing them with
Describe the differences between series and parallel circuits
Recall that a voltmeter is connected in parallel with a
Explain that potential difference (voltage) is the energy
Recall and use the equation:
Recall that an ammeter is connected in series with a
Explain that an electric current as the rate of flow of charge
Recall and use the equation:
Describe that when a closed circuit includes a source of
Recall that current is conserved at a junction in a circuit
Explain how changing the resistance in a circuit changes the
Recall and use the equation:
Explain why, if two resistors are in series, the net resistance is
Calculate the currents, potential differences and resistances in
Explain the design and construction of series circuits for
Core Practical: Construct electrical circuits to:
Explain how current varies with potential difference for the
Describe how the resistance of a light-dependent resistor
Describe how the resistance of a thermistor varies with change
Explain how the design and use of circuits can be used to
Recall that, when there is an electric current in a resistor
Explain that electrical energy is dissipated as thermal energy
Explain the energy transfer (in 10.22 above) as the result of
Explain ways of reducing unwanted energy transfer
Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the heating
Use the equation:
Describe power as the energy transferred per second and
Recall and use the equation:
Explain how the power transfer in any circuit device is related
Recall and use the equations:
Describe how, in different domestic devices, energy is
Explain the difference between direct and alternating voltage
Describe direct current (d.c.) as movement of charge in one
Describe that in alternating current (a.c.) the movement of
Recall that in the UK the domestic supply is a.c., at a
Explain the difference in function between the live and the
Explain the function of an earth wire and of fuses or circuit
Explain why switches and fuses should be connected in the live
Recall the potential differences between the live, neutral and
Explain the dangers of providing any connection between the
Describe, with examples, the relationship between the power
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