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

Potential difference and power — practice question

A battery with electromotive force (e.m.f.) $6.0\,\text{V}$ and negligible internal resistance is joined in series to a resistor of resistance $6.0\,\Omega$ and a variable resistor whose resistance can vary from zero to $4.0\,\Omega$. A voltmeter is placed across the variable resistor. The resistance of the variable resistor is adjusted. What range of readings can the voltmeter show?

  • A$0\,\text{V} - 2.4\,\text{V}$
  • B$0\,\text{V} - 3.6\,\text{V}$
  • C$2.4\,\text{V} - 6.0\,\text{V}$
  • D$3.6\,\text{V} - 6.0\,\text{V}$

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