Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Practical circuits

Practical circuits — practice question

The circuit diagram shows three cells with electromotive forces $3.0\,\text{V}$, $2.0\,\text{V}$ and $4.0\,\text{V}$ connected in series with a resistor of resistance $5.0\,\Omega$. The cells are assumed to have negligible internal resistance. What is the current $I$ in the circuit?

  • A$0.20\,\text{A}$
  • B$0.60\,\text{A}$
  • C$1.0\,\text{A}$
  • D$1.8\,\text{A}$

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