Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Practical circuits

Practical circuits — practice question

A cell with internal resistance $0.5\,\Omega$ is connected to a fixed resistor with resistance $10\,\Omega$. The resistor’s resistance is then altered to $20\,\Omega$. Which statement is not correct?

  • AThe current in the circuit will halve.
  • BThe e.m.f. of the cell will remain constant.
  • CThe power dissipated by the fixed resistor will decrease.
  • DThe terminal p.d. of the cell will increase.

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