Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Potential dividers

Potential dividers — practice question

In the circuit diagram, a potentiometer with total resistance $120\ \Omega$ is connected in parallel with a resistor whose resistance is $150\ \Omega$ and a resistor of resistance $R$. The battery has electromotive force (e.m.f.) $12\ \text{V}$ and negligible internal resistance. The voltmeter shows $0\ \text{V}$ when the slider on the potentiometer is positioned $\frac{1}{4}$ of the distance up from its lower end, as illustrated. Determine the resistance $R$.

  • A$30\ \Omega$
  • B$38\ \Omega$
  • C$50\ \Omega$
  • D$450\ \Omega$

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