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Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2020 · Paper 13 · Question 4

9702Potential difference and power

A circuit is set up in order to determine the resistance of a 12 V, 1.2 W lamp when operating normally. An analogue ammeter and an analogue voltmeter are used. Which ranges for the meters would be most suitable?

  1. Aammeter range 0–0.5 A, voltmeter range 0–20 V
  2. Bammeter range 0–0.5 A, voltmeter range 0–100 V
  3. Cammeter range 0–10 A, voltmeter range 0–20 V
  4. Dammeter range 0–10 A, voltmeter range 0–100 V

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Correct answer: A. ammeter range 0–0.5 A, voltmeter range 0–20 V

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