Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Potential dividers

Potential dividers — practice question

A cell has an electromotive force (e.m.f.) of $8.0\,\text{V}$ and negligible internal resistance. It is included in a circuit, as shown. The reading $V_1$ is $4.0\,\text{V}$ and the reading $V_2$ is also $4.0\,\text{V}$. Calculate the resistance of resistor $R$.

  • A$0.50\,\Omega$
  • B$2.0\,\Omega$
  • C$4.0\,\Omega$
  • D$8.0\,\Omega$

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