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

Kirchhoff's laws — practice question

(a)[2]

State Kirchhoff’s second law in words.

(b(i)(1))[2]

Calculate the total resistance of the two resistors in parallel.

(b(i)(2))[2]

Calculate the current in the battery circuit.

(b(ii))[2]

Show that the internal resistance $r$ has the value $2.5\,\Omega$.

(b(iii))[3]

Determine the ratio $\dfrac{\text{power dissipated in internal resistance } r}{\text{battery total power produced}}$.

(c)[2]

The battery in (b) is now connected to a battery with e.m.f. $7.2\,\text{V}$ and internal resistance $3.5\,\Omega$, as shown. Determine the current in the circuit.

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