Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Resistance and resistivity

Resistance and resistivity — practice question

Resistors A and B have resistances $R_1$ and $R_2$ respectively. As shown in Fig. 6.1, they are joined in series with a battery. The battery provides electromotive force (e.m.f.) $E$ and has zero internal resistance.
(a(i))[1]

State the energy change that takes place in the battery.

(a(ii))[1]

State the energy change that takes place in the resistors.

(b(i))[1]

The circuit current is $I$. State the rate of energy transformation in the battery.

(b(ii))[1]

The circuit current is $I$. State the rate of energy transformation in resistor A.

(c)[3]

The resistors are formed from metal wires. The data for the resistors are shown in Fig. 6.2. Use the information in Fig. 6.2 to find the ratio $$\frac{\text{power dissipated in A}}{\text{power dissipated in B}}.$$

(d)[2]

Resistors A and B are connected in parallel across the same battery of e.m.f. $E$. Find the ratio $$\frac{\text{power dissipated in A}}{\text{power dissipated in B}}.$$

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