O-LevelPhysicsElectricity5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2015 · Q331 Mark

A power supply of 18 V is connected to three resistors, as shown. What is the potential difference across the 2.0Ω resistor?

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A2.0 V

B3.6 V

C6.0 V

D12 V

✓ Correct answer

C: 6.0 V

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Topic: Electricity, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2015 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 33.

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