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Grade 8 - Phy - Circuits 1

The document outlines an investigation into measuring current and voltage in a parallel circuit using identical lamps, a battery, ammeter, and voltmeter. It provides detailed instructions for setting up the circuit, conducting measurements, and recording results, along with questions to analyze the findings. The investigation emphasizes the relationship between the number of lamps, current, and resistance, and discusses the advantages of parallel circuits in household applications.

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Grade 8 - Phy - Circuits 1

The document outlines an investigation into measuring current and voltage in a parallel circuit using identical lamps, a battery, ammeter, and voltmeter. It provides detailed instructions for setting up the circuit, conducting measurements, and recording results, along with questions to analyze the findings. The investigation emphasizes the relationship between the number of lamps, current, and resistance, and discusses the advantages of parallel circuits in household applications.

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LOWER SECONDARY SCIENCE

BIOLOGY
Physics

Feb 2025
You must answer on the question
paper No additional materials are 30 minutes
needed

INSTRUCTIONS
 Answer all questions.
 Use a black or dark blue pen. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or
graphs.
 Write your answer to each question in the space provided
 Write your name, center number and candidate number in the boxes at
the top of the page
 Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid
 Do not write on any bar codes
 You should show

INFORMATION
 The total mark for this paper is 25
 The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets
Measuring current and voltage in a parallel circuit

In this investigation, you will investigate how the current and voltage through a battery
depends on the number of identical branches in a parallel circuit.

Voltage is measured using a voltmeter. Current is measured using a ammeter. A voltmeter is


connected in a different way to an ammeter. Ammeter is connected in series with the
component, Voltmeter is connected in parallel with the component.

Safety: Ask your teacher to check your circuits. Switch off before changing components.

You will need: Four or six identical lamps, battery or cells /1.5V / or suitable power supply to
light up to six lamps in parallel, switch, ammeter, voltmeter, leads, connectors.

Method:

1. Set up the circuit as shown in the first diagram.

2. Measure and record the current with one lamp.

3. Add another lamp in parallel with the first lamp as


shown in the second diagram.

4. Measure and record the current with two lamps.

5. Continue adding lamps in parallel, one at a time. Do


not change the position of the ammeter. Measure
and record the current through the battery each
time.

6. Repeat each measurement two further times.


Decide whether any more repeats are needed.

7. Calculate the average result for each set of


measurements.

8. Connect the voltmeter across the battery. Measure and record this voltage.

9. Record the voltmeter and ammeter readings once again and determine the total
resistance of the parallel circuit using
Questions

1. The table is well-structured — just make sure it’s clear that resistance can be
calculated using Ohm’s law:

Number Voltage (V) Current (A) Resistance (Ω)


of
lamps

2. The graph instruction makes sense! You might clarify that the line could be a curve
(since the current should increase with more lamps in parallel).

3. (a) Describe how the current increases with the number of lamps.

(b) When lamps are added in parallel, the total resistance decreases, so the current
through the battery increases.
(c) Explain how adding more parallel branches provides additional pathways for the
current, reducing the overall resistance of the circuit.

4. Use your results to predict the current through the battery if you had six lamps in
parallel.

5. Explain the advantages of parallel circuits in household applications. Why are most
home electrical circuits wired in parallel? Use your results and Ohm's law to explain.

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