Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Practical circuits

Practical circuits — practice question

The diagram shows a cell with electromotive force (e.m.f.) $3.0\,\text{V}$ and internal resistance $4.7\,\Omega$ connected across a lamp. The lamp has a resistance of $9.3\,\Omega$. What is the power dissipated by the internal resistance of the cell?

  • A$0.22\,\text{W}$
  • B$0.43\,\text{W}$
  • C$0.64\,\text{W}$
  • D$1.0\,\text{W}$

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