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

Kirchhoff's laws — practice question

(a)[2]

Distinguish between potential difference (p.d.) and electromotive force (e.m.f.) by referring to the energy transformations involved.

(b(i))[1]

State Kirchhoff’s second law for a closed loop.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the current flowing in the circuit.

(b(iii))[1]

On Fig. 4.1, draw an arrow showing the current direction in the circuit. Label the arrow $I$.

(b)

As shown in Fig. 4.1, cells A and B are connected in series with a resistor $R$ whose resistance is $5.5\,\Omega$. Cell A has e.m.f. $4.4\,\text{V}$ and internal resistance $2.3\,\Omega$. Cell B has e.m.f. $2.1\,\text{V}$ and internal resistance $1.8\,\Omega$.

(b(iv)1)[1]

Calculate the p.d. across resistor $R$.

(b(iv)2)[1]

Calculate the terminal p.d. across cell A.

(b(iv)3)[2]

Calculate the terminal p.d. across cell B.

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