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4 marksElectrical Circuits

CAPE Physics Unit 2 · 2006 · Paper 1 · Question 2(a)

Potentiometer circuit setup and internal resistance measurement.

Complete the circuit diagram to show how a slide-wire potentiometer is connected to compare the p.d. across PQ with the switch open to the p.d. when the switch is closed.

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  1. 2(b)(i)With the switch open, the balance length is 54.2 cm. Calculate the e.m.f. of cell X.[2 marks]
  2. 2(b)(ii)When the switch is closed, the balance length changes to 36.6 cm. Given that resistor R has a resistance of 5.00 Ω, calculate the internal resistance of cell X.[4 marks]

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