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

Potential difference and power — practice question

A motor has to be operated at a distance of $800\,\text{m}$ from its power supply. For it to work, the motor needs a potential difference (p.d.) of $16.0\,\text{V}$ and a current of $0.60\,\text{A}$. As shown, two wires are used to deliver power to the motor. Each wire has a resistance of $0.0050\,\Omega$ per metre. What minimum output p.d. must the power supply provide?

  • A$11.2\,\text{V}$
  • B$16.0\,\text{V}$
  • C$18.4\,\text{V}$
  • D$20.8\,\text{V}$

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