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A-LevelPhysicsD.C. circuits9702/12 · Feb/Mar 2020 · Q371 Mark

In the circuits shown, the cell has negligible internal resistance. Which diagram shows a potential divider circuit that can vary the potential difference (p.d.) across the lamp?

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A[Diagram A option]
B[Diagram B option]
C[Diagram C option]
D[Diagram D option]

✓ Correct answer

C: [Diagram C option]

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D.C. circuits, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Feb/Mar 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 37.

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