Voltage in Series and Parallel Circuits
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When identical cells are connected in series, the total voltage across the cells is:

  • Equal to the sum of the individual voltages of the cells (correct)
  • Equal to the product of the individual voltages of the cells
  • Equal to the voltage of one cell
  • Depends on the internal resistance of the cells
  • In a potential divider circuit, which of the following is NOT a purpose of the variable resistor?

  • To produce a required fraction of the source potential difference
  • To vary the potential difference output
  • To provide a constant potential difference output (correct)
  • To conserve charge and energy in the circuit
  • According to Kirchhoff's second law, the sum of all the voltages in a series circuit is equal to:

  • The battery voltage (correct)
  • The current flowing through the circuit
  • The total resistance of the circuit
  • The sum of the individual cell voltages
  • In a DC circuit, which of the following is NOT conserved?

    <p>Resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When identical cells are connected in parallel, the total voltage across the cells is:

    <p>Equal to the voltage of one cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Kirchhoff's first law, the total current flowing into a junction is:

    <p>Equal to the current flowing out of that junction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the resistance across R1 in the circuit increases, what will happen to the output potential difference?

    <p>Decrease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the resistance of a light dependent resistor (LDR) change with increasing light intensity?

    <p>Decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does switching the positions of the LDR and resistor in the circuit have on the output potential difference?

    <p>Increases as light intensity decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is internal resistance (r) in batteries primarily caused?

    <p>Through electrons colliding with atoms inside the battery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why some energy is lost inside a battery due to internal resistance?

    <p>Electrons colliding with atoms within the battery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a circuit where a battery has an internal resistance, how does this affect the terminal potential difference compared to an ideal battery?

    <p>Decreases terminal p.d</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the terminal p.d. across the resistor R₁?

    <p>2.5 V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of the lost volts across the internal resistance r?

    <p>1 V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total resistance RT of the circuit?

    <p>4 Ω</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the internal resistance r is 0.5 Ω and the current I is 2 A, what is the emf of the cell?

    <p>10 V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the terminal p.d. V across R₁ is 7 V and the resistance of R₁ is 3.5 Ω, what is the current flowing through R₁?

    <p>1.5 A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the emf of the cell is 10 V and the total resistance RT is 4 Ω, what is the current I flowing through the circuit?

    <p>2.5 A</p> Signup and view all the answers

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