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

Potential difference and power — practice question

A cell with internal resistance $2.0\,\Omega$ and electromotive force (e.m.f.) $1.5\,\text{V}$ is connected to a resistor whose resistance is $3.0\,\Omega$. What is the potential difference across the $3.0\,\Omega$ resistor?

  • A$1.5\,\text{V}$
  • B$1.2\,\text{V}$
  • C$0.9\,\text{V}$
  • D$0.6\,\text{V}$

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