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

Potential difference and power — practice question

An electrical device with a fixed resistance of $20\,\Omega$ is linked in series with a variable resistor and a battery whose electromotive force (e.m.f.) is $16\,\text{V}$ and whose internal resistance is negligible. What is the resistance of the variable resistor when the electrical device dissipates $4.0\,\text{W}$ of power?

  • A$16\,\Omega$
  • B$36\,\Omega$
  • C$44\,\Omega$
  • D$60\,\Omega$

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