Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Potential dividers

Potential dividers — practice question

For the circuit diagram shown, a battery with negligible internal resistance is joined in series with two fixed resistors $R_1$ and $R_2$. This circuit will be used to check whether the electromotive force (e.m.f.) of a certain cell is $1.5\,\text{V}$. The cell is placed between terminals $X$ and $Y$, in parallel with $R_2$, and in series with a galvanometer. Which statement about this test is correct?

  • AAny non-zero reading on the galvanometer means the cell has an e.m.f. of $1.5\,\text{V}$.
  • BThe battery does not need to have an e.m.f. of $6.0\,\text{V}$.
  • CThe cell may be connected either way round between $X$ and $Y$.
  • DThe galvanometer does not need a scale calibrated in amperes.

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