A-LevelPhysicsD.C. circuitsOct/Nov 2023Paper 1 Q341 Mark
Some resistors and a battery of electromotive force (e.m.f.) E and negligible internal resistance are connected in series, as shown. [Figure 34.1] Which statement is correct?
AThe e.m.f. across each resistor equals the potential difference across the battery.
BThe potential difference across each resistor equals the e.m.f. E of the battery.
CThe sum of the e.m.f.s across the resistors equals the potential difference across the battery.
DThe sum of the potential differences across the resistors equals the e.m.f. E of the battery.
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