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D.c. circuits: Physics 9702 Paper 3 Topical Past Paper Questions

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1 In this experiment, you will investigate an electrical circuit. You have been provided with several resistors, each with a different value of resistance. (a) ● Set up the circuit shown in Figure 1.1. ● Select the 18 Ω resistor and connect it so that resistance R is 18 Ω. 1.5 V d.c. X X R V V 1 Figure 1.1 ● Close the switch. ● Record R and the voltmeter reading V . 1 R = ............................................................... V = ............................................................... 1 ● Open the switch. [1] © Cambridge University Press & Assessment 2026 9702/31/M/J/26 IHT NI ETIRW TON OD NIGRAM SIHT NI ETIRW TON OD NIGRAM SIHT NI ETIRW TON OD NIGRAM SIHT NI ETIRW TON OD NIGRAM SIHT NI ETIRW TON OD 9702/31 Question Paper June 2026 * 0000800000003 * 3 (b) (i) ● Connect a wire W as shown in Figure 1.2. X wire W X R V V 2 Figure 1.2 ● Close the switch. ● Record the voltmeter reading V . 2 V = ............................................................... 2 ● Open the sw

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