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

Potential difference and power — practice question

A resistor X with resistance $40\,\Omega$ and a variable resistor are connected to a battery with electromotive force (e.m.f.) $12\,\text{V}$ and internal resistance $2.0\,\Omega$, as indicated. The resistance of the variable resistor is altered from $0$ to $40\,\Omega$. What is the change in power dissipated in resistor X?

  • A$2.4\,\text{W}$
  • B$2.7\,\text{W}$
  • C$3.6\,\text{W}$
  • D$5.6\,\text{W}$

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