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

Potential difference and power — practice question

(a)[1]

Define the volt in terms of potential difference.

(b(i))[1]

Fig. 5.1 displays a circuit of three resistors. Calculate the combined resistance of the two resistors that are connected in parallel.

(b(ii))[1]

Calculate the overall resistance between terminals X and Y.

(c(i)-1)[3]

The circuit in (b) is connected to a power supply, so there is a potential difference between terminals X and Y. The power dissipated in the $55\,\Omega$ resistor is $0.20\,\text{W}$. Calculate the current in the $55\,\Omega$ resistor.

(c(i)-2)

Calculate the current in the $300\,\Omega$ resistor.

(c(ii))[1]

Calculate the potential difference across X and Y.

(ii)[1]

Calculate the potential difference across X and Y.

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