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Physics · Oct / Nov 2022 · Paper 11 · Question 30

5054Series and parallel circuits

A lamp is connected in series with a battery and a variable resistor. The resistance of the variable resistor is decreased gradually. Which statement is correct?

  1. AThe current in the lamp increases.
  2. BThe current in the variable resistor decreases.
  3. CThe e.m.f. of the battery decreases.
  4. DThe total resistance in the circuit increases.

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Correct answer: A. The current in the lamp increases.

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