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

Potential difference and power — practice question

A cell with electromotive force (e.m.f.) $E$ and internal resistance of $0.50\,\Omega$ is connected to a resistor whose resistance is $4.7\,\Omega$. The greatest power the resistor can dissipate without becoming overheated is $0.50\,\text{W}$. What is the largest value of $E$ so that the resistor does not overheat?

  • A$1.4\,\text{V}$
  • B$1.5\,\text{V}$
  • C$1.7\,\text{V}$
  • D$2.9\,\text{V}$

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