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

Potential difference and power — practice question

A fixed-resistance electrical device of $20\,\Omega$ is joined in series with a variable resistor and a battery with e.m.f. $16\,\text{V}$ and negligible internal resistance. The electrical device dissipates $4.0\,\text{W}$ of power. What resistance does the variable resistor have?

  • A$16\,\Omega$
  • B$36\,\Omega$
  • C$44\,\Omega$
  • D$64\,\Omega$

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