A-LevelPhysicsD.C. circuits9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2022 · Q361 Mark

A circuit consists of a battery, a high-resistance voltmeter and four fixed resistors, as shown. The battery has an electromotive force (e.m.f.) of 15.0 V and negligible internal resistance. [Figure showing a circuit with a battery, four resistors, and a voltmeter] What is the reading on the voltmeter?

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A3.0 V

B6.0 V

C9.0 V

D12.0 V

✓ Correct answer

B: 6.0 V

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Topic: D.C. circuits, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2022 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 36.

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