Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Practical circuits

Practical circuits — practice question

An extension lead is being used to connect a $240\,\text{V}$ electrical supply to a heater, as illustrated. A voltmeter shows the potential difference (p.d.) across the heater is $216\,\text{V}$, and an ammeter shows that the current through the heater is $7.7\,\text{A}$. What is the total resistance of the extension lead?

  • A$3.1\,\Omega$
  • B$6.2\,\Omega$
  • C$28\,\Omega$
  • D$31\,\Omega$

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