Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Kirchhoff's laws

Kirchhoff's laws — practice question

(a(i))[1]

State Kirchhoff’s second law.

(a(ii))[1]

Kirchhoff’s second law is associated with the conservation of which quantity? State this quantity.

(b(i))[2]

The circuit in Fig. 5.1 is being used to compare potential differences. Apply Kirchhoff’s second law to loop $CXYDC$ in order to find the current $I$.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the potential difference across the length of wire $XJ$.

(b(iii))[1]

Use your answer in (ii) to state the value of $E$.

(b(iv))[1]

State why the internal resistance of cell B is not needed when determining $E$.

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