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ZIMSEC A-Level Physics

4.1Electricity

Electricity in ZIMSEC A-Level Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Form 5.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 4.1.1Understand and apply: electric current, charge and drift velocity.
  2. 4.1.2Understand and apply: potential difference and electrical power.
  3. 4.1.3Understand and apply: resistance, Ohm's law and I-V characteristics.
  4. 4.1.4Understand and apply: resistivity.

Lessons

  • Electric current, charge and drift velocity

    40 min

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  • Potential difference and electrical power

    40 min

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  • Resistance, Ohm's law and I-V characteristics

    45 min

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  • Resistivity of materials

    40 min

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Sample question

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Electricity: sample question

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A steady current of 250 mA250\ \text{mA} passes through a torch bulb for 4.04.0 minutes. Calculate the charge that passes, in C.

Answer in C.

Turn Electricity into a strength.

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