IGCSE Physics · 4.3 Electric circuits
Electric circuits for IGCSE Physics
Electric circuits is mapped to 4.3 Electric circuits in the Cambridge IGCSE Physics pathway. Use this public guide to see exactly where the concept fits, what to master, and which GioPhysics resource continues the study sequence.
Where this fits
4.3 Electric circuits
- Curriculum
- Cambridge IGCSE Physics
- Theme or group
- Electricity and magnetism
- Current framework
- Examinations in 2026–2028 · Version 2 (December 2025)
Circuit diagrams and series/parallel rules are in Chapter 22; thermistors, LDRs, and potential dividers are in Chapter 23.
Mastery checklist
Know what success looks like.
- 01
Identify nodes and branches before applying any circuit equation.
- 02
Use charge and energy conservation at the correct part of the network.
- 03
Check polarity, current direction, units, and the behaviour of limiting component values.
Exam lens
Build, apply, check.
4.3 Electric circuits sits inside Electricity and magnetism. Build the concept first, then practise selecting a model, showing working, and checking the final result.
Teaching sequence
4.3 Electric circuits
This curriculum row maps directly to one GioPhysics concept guide.
- 01Electric circuitsCurrent guide