Physics (AS & A Level) · May / June 2026 · Paper 12 · Question 35

The diagram shows a circuit with a battery connected to a resistor with a resistance of 4.0 Ω. The battery has an internal resistance of 2.0 Ω. The voltmeter reads 12 V. A second resistor of resistance 4.0 Ω is connected in parallel to the first resistor. What is the new reading on the voltmeter?

1. A6.0 V
2. B9.0 V
3. C12 V
4. D24 V

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