O-LevelPhysicsElectricity5054/12 · May/June 2016 · Q361 Mark

A potential divider is connected across the terminals of a 6.0 V supply. When R is adjusted to 6.0 Ω, the voltmeter readings V₁ and V₂ are equal. What happens to the readings when the resistance of R is then increased?

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Adecreases, decreases

Bdecreases, increases

Cincreases, decreases

Dincreases, increases

✓ Correct answer

B: decreases, increases

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Topic: Electricity, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, May/June 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 36.

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