Resistance and resistivity · 9702 past paper questions
Resistance and resistivity (9702) past-paper questions — marked instantly
These are real Cambridge Physics past-paper questions on Resistance and resistivity. Open one, attempt it, then upload your working — MarkScheme grades it against the official 9702 mark scheme so you see exactly where the marks are won and lost on this topic.
6 past-paper questions on Resistance and resistivity
The resistance of X is increased. The temperature of Y remains at 190°C. By reference to the current in the circuit, state and…
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