Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Practical circuits

Practical circuits — practice question

The diagram illustrates a simple circuit. Which statement is true?

  • AWhen switch $S$ is closed, the e.m.f. of the battery falls because work is done against the internal resistance of the battery.
  • BWhen switch $S$ is closed, the e.m.f. of the battery falls because work is done against the resistance of $R$.
  • CWhen switch $S$ is closed, the potential difference across the battery falls because work is done against the internal resistance of the battery.
  • DWhen switch $S$ is closed, the potential difference across the battery falls because work is done against the resistance of $R$.

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