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CAPE Physics Unit 2 · May/June 2022 · Paper 2 · Question 1(c)(ii)

An alternative circuit analysis shows that the current I_L through resistor R_L is given by the equation I_L = I_E * [1 + (R_L / 6)]^-1, where I_E is a constant. An experiment was conducted where R_L was varied and corresponding values of I_L were recorded, as shown in Table 1.

On the grid provided in Figure 2 on page 9, plot a graph of I_L versus [1 + (R_L / 6)]^-1. Draw the line of best fit through the points.

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  1. 1(a)(i)Draw a circuit diagram showing THREE resistors, R1, R2 and R3, placed in series connected to a power supply. On your diagram, label the voltages and the…[4 marks]
  2. 1(a)(ii)Using the diagram in (a)(i), derive the formula for the effective resistance of the THREE resistors in series.[6 marks]
  3. 1(b)Calculate the current I_L through the variable resistor R_L, when R_L has a value of 30 Ω.[10 marks]
  4. 1(c)(i)Complete Column 3 in Table 1.[2 marks]
  5. 1(c)(iii)Use the graph in (c)(ii) to determine the value of I_E.[4 marks]

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