Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Resistance and resistivity

Resistance and resistivity — practice question

The diagram represents a circuit made up of a cell and three resistors $R_1$, $R_2$ and $R_3$. The cell has electromotive force (e.m.f.) $1.60\,\text{V}$ and negligible internal resistance. The current in the cell is $0.64\,\text{A}$. The potential difference across $R_1$ is $0.48\,\text{V}$. The current in $R_3$ is $0.32\,\text{A}$. Calculate the resistance of $R_2$.

  • A$1.5\,\Omega$
  • B$2.5\,\Omega$
  • C$3.5\,\Omega$
  • D$5.0\,\Omega$

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