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Potential dividers
4 past-paper questions on Potential dividers
The resistance of X is increased. The temperature of Y remains at 190°C. By reference to the current in the circuit, state and…
Practise the full question →The temperature of Y is changed to 190°C. The resistance of X remains unchanged. Determine the new potential difference across Y.…
Practise the full question →The cell of e.m.f. 1.2V is replaced by a new cell with the same e.m.f. but with an internal resistance that is not negligible.…
Practise the full question →With reference to ratios of resistances, explain how this circuit can be used to determine the resistance of X.
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