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Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2016 · Paper 13 · Question 37

9702Practical circuits

Two identical batteries each have e.m.f. 6.0 V and internal resistance r. The batteries are connected to an external resistor of resistance 11 Ω, as shown. The current in the external resistor is 0.50 A. What is the internal resistance r of each battery?

  1. A1.0 Ω
  2. B2.0 Ω
  3. C4.0 Ω
  4. D6.5 Ω

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Correct answer: B. 2.0 Ω

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