Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Resistance and resistivity

Resistance and resistivity — practice question

The $I$-$V$ characteristics for two electrical components P and Q are displayed. Which statement is correct?

  • AFor a current of $0.5\,\text{A}$, the power dissipated in Q is double that in P.
  • BFor a current of $1.9\,\text{A}$, the resistance of Q is approximately half that of P.
  • CThe resistance of Q increases as the current in it increases.
  • DP is a fixed resistor and Q is a filament lamp.

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