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CAPE Physics Unit 2 · 2010 · Paper 2 · Question 4(c)(ii)

Figure 3 shows a network of resistors and batteries with internal resistance 1 Ω for each battery.

Points a and b are connected by a wire of negligible resistance. Calculate the new value for the current that will flow through the 12 V battery.

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  1. 4(a)State Kirchhoff's two laws for electrical circuits and give the physical principle that each law is based on.[4 marks]
  2. 4(b)Distinguish between the 'e.m.f.' and the 'terminal p.d.' of a cell.[2 marks]
  3. 4(c)(i)Calculate the current flowing through the 12 V battery.[3 marks]

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