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A-LevelPhysicsD.C. circuits9702/12 · May/June 2024 · Q361 Mark

The diagram shows four identical resistors connected in a circuit. [Figure 36.1] Which resistor dissipates the most power?

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A[Resistor A]
B[Resistor B]
C[Resistor C]
D[Resistor D]

✓ Correct answer

A: [Resistor A]

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D.C. circuits, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, May/June 2024 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 36.

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