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

Potential difference and power — practice question

The diagram depicts a low-voltage circuit used to heat the water in a fish tank. The heater has a resistance of $3.0\,\Omega$. The power supply has an e.m.f. of $12\,\text{V}$ and an internal resistance of $1.0\,\Omega$. At what rate is energy transferred to the heater?

  • A$27\,\text{W}$
  • B$36\,\text{W}$
  • C$48\,\text{W}$
  • D$64\,\text{W}$

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