Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Potential difference and power

Potential difference and power — practice question

A low-voltage source having an e.m.f. of $20\,\text{V}$ and an internal resistance of $1.5\,\Omega$ supplies a heater with resistance $6.5\,\Omega$ in a fish tank. What power is transferred to the water in the fish tank?

  • A$41\,\text{W}$
  • B$50\,\text{W}$
  • C$53\,\text{W}$
  • D$62\,\text{W}$

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