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

Potential difference and power — practice question

(a)[2]

On Fig. 5.1, sketch the thermistor’s temperature characteristic.

(b(i))[1]

Explain why the power transformed in the battery is equal to the total power transformed in X, Y and Z.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the current flowing in the circuit.

(b(iii))[3]

Calculate X’s resistance.

(b(iv))[2]

The temperature of Z is increased. State and explain what happens to the potential difference across Z.

(c(iii))[3]

Calculate X’s resistance.

(c(iv))[2]

When the temperature of Z is increased, State and explain what happens to the potential difference across Z.

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