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Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2023 · Paper 13 · Question 31

9702Kirchhoff’s laws

Two resistors of resistances R and 2R are connected in parallel with a battery of electromotive force (e.m.f.) 12 V and negligible internal resistance. The total power dissipated by the two resistors is 36 W. What is the value of R?

  1. A0.50 Ω
  2. B2.7 Ω
  3. C4.0 Ω
  4. D6.0 Ω

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Correct answer: D. 6.0 Ω

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