Physics
A cell supplies a current of 1.2 A through two resistors each of 2 Ω connected in parallel. When the resistors are connected in series, it supplies a current of 0.4 A. Calculate (i) the internal resistance and (ii) e.m.f. of the cell.
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The circuit diagram in figure shows three resistors 2 Ω, 4 Ω and R Ω connected to a battery of e.m.f. 2V and internal resistance 3 Ω. If main current of 0.25 A flows through the circuit, find —
(a) the p.d. across the 4 Ω resistor
(b) the p.d. across the internal resistance of the cell,
(c) the p.d. across the R Ω or 2 Ω resistor, and
(d) the value of R.
In figure, calculate —
(a) the total resistance of the circuit,
(b) the value of R, and
(c) the current flowing in R
A particular resistance wire has a resistance of 3.0 ohm per meter. Find —
(a) The total resistance of three lengths of this wire each 1.5 m long, joined in parallel.
(b) The potential difference of the battery which gives a current of 2.0 A in each of the 1.5 m length when connected in parallel to the battery (assume that resistance of the battery is negligible).
(c) The resistance of 5 m length of a wire of the same material, but with twice the area of cross section.
A battery of e.m.f. 16 V and internal resistance 2 Ω is connected to two resistors 3 Ω and 6 Ω connected in parallel. Find (a) the current through the battery (b) p.d. between the terminals of the battery (c) the current in 3 Ω resistor (d) the current in 6 Ω resistor.