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Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2016 · Paper 12 · Question 37

9702Potential dividers

In the circuit shown, contact may be made at any point along the 3 Ω resistor (potentiometer). The battery has e.m.f. 9 V and negligible internal resistance. What is the maximum range of the output voltage?

  1. A0–2 V
  2. B0–5 V
  3. C2–3 V
  4. D2–5 V

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Correct answer: D. 2–5 V

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