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

Potential difference and power — practice question

A straightforward circuit consists of a source of electromotive force (e.m.f.) linked to a load. In what way does the source’s output power $P$ vary with the source’s internal resistance $r$ and the load resistance $R$?

  • A$P$ is independent of both $r$ and $R$.
  • B$P$ depends on $r$ but not on $R$.
  • C$P$ depends on $R$ but not on $r$.
  • D$P$ depends on both $r$ and $R$.

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