Using energy changes, describe the electromotive force (e.m.f.) of a battery and the potential difference (p.d.) across a resistor. Describe: - e.m.f. - p.d.
The variable resistor $X$, with resistance $R_X$, is adjusted until the voltmeter shows $4.8\,\text{V}$. Calculate the current in resistor $Z$.
Calculate the total power supplied by the battery.
Calculate the number of conduction electrons that pass through the battery in a time interval of $25\,\text{s}$.
Calculate the total resistance of $X$ and $Y$ in parallel.
Calculate the resistance $R_X$.
The resistance $R_X$ is now reduced. State and explain any change in the voltmeter reading.