Edexcel A Level Physics

Topic Questions

E.M.F & Modelling Resistance

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A cell of e.m.f. 1.5 V is connected to a 5.0 Ω resistor. The terminal potential difference across the cell is 1.0 V.  

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Which of the following is the current in the circuit? 

  • 0.1 A 

  • 0.2 A

  • 0.3 A

  • 0.5 A

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A cell is connected across a resistor. After a while the internal resistance of the cell increases.

Which row of the table correctly shows the change in the current in the circuit and the change in the terminal potential difference across the cell?

  Current Terminal potential difference
A decreases decreases
B decreases increases
C increases decreases
D increases increases

 

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The diagram shows a graph of current I against potential difference V for an electrical component. 

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Which of the following components would produce a graph of this shape? 

  • filament bulb 

  • metallic conductor 

  • negative temperature coefficient thermistor 

  • ohmic conductor 

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