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A-LevelPhysicsD.C. circuits9702/12 · Feb/Mar 2017 · Q351 Mark

Two cells are connected to a load resistor of resistance 3.0 Ω. The electromotive force (e.m.f). and the internal resistance of each of the cells is shown. [Figure showing two cells connected in series to a 3.0 Ω load resistor. Cell 1: 6.0 V, 0.8 Ω. Cell 2: 3.0 V, 1.2 Ω] What is the current in the load resistor?

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A0.60 A
B1.2 A
C1.8 A
D3.0 A

✓ Correct answer

C: 1.8 A

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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 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 35.

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