A-LevelPhysicsD.C. circuits9702/12 · May/June 2020 · Q341 Mark

An electric kettle is rated at 2.0 kW, which describes the power supplied to the heating coil in the kettle. The coil has a resistance of 5.0 Ω. What is the current in the coil?

A0.40 A

B0.63 A

C1.6 A

D2.5 A

✓ Correct answer

B: 0.63 A

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Topic: D.C. circuits, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, May/June 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 34.

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