| Date | May 2015 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 15M.1.SL.TZ2.16 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 2 |
| Command term | Question number | 16 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
What is the definition of electric current?
A. The ratio of potential difference across a component to the resistance of the component
B. The power delivered by a battery per unit potential difference
C. The rate of flow of electric charge
D. The energy per unit charge dissipated in a power supply
Markscheme
C
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