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O-LevelPhysicsElectricity5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q351 Mark

In the circuit shown, the resistance of resistor Y is four times greater than the resistance of resistor X. What is the difference Vᵧ – Vₓ of the voltages shown on the voltmeters?

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A2.0 V
B5.0 V
C6.0 V
D8.0 V

✓ Correct answer

C: 6.0 V

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Electricity, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2020 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 35.

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