Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Practical circuits

Practical circuits — practice question

The diagram represents a circuit containing a cell with internal resistance. At first, the switch is open. Which row gives the changes in currents $I_1$ and $I_2$ when the switch is closed?

  • A$I_1$ decreases, $I_2$ decreases
  • B$I_1$ decreases, $I_2$ stays the same
  • C$I_1$ increases, $I_2$ decreases
  • D$I_1$ increases, $I_2$ stays the same

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