A-LevelPhysicsD.C. circuits9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2011 · Q321 Mark

A charge of 8.0 C passes through a resistor of resistance 30 Ω at a constant rate in a time of 20 s. What is the potential difference across the resistor?

A0.40 V

B5.3 V

C12 V

D75 V

✓ Correct answer

C: 12 V

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Topic: D.C. circuits, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2011 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 32.

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