Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electric circuits

Electric circuits — practice question

This question concerns the potential difference (p.d.) across, and the current in, a variable resistor. The resistance of the variable resistor is increased. Which statement is correct?

  • AThe current can remain constant if the p.d. is decreased.
  • BThe current can remain constant if the p.d. is increased.
  • CThe p.d. can remain constant if the current is kept constant.
  • DThe p.d. can remain constant if the current is increased.

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