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A-LevelPhysicsD.C. circuits9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2011 · Q381 Mark

A constant 60 V d.c. supply is connected across two resistors of resistance 400 kΩ and 200 kΩ. [Figure 38.1] What is the reading on a voltmeter, also of resistance 200 kΩ, when connected across the 200 kΩ resistor as shown in the diagram?

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A12 V
B15 V
C20 V
D30 V

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A: 12 V

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D.C. circuits, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2011 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 38.

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