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Electric Circuits

Question 1
Physics C: E&M (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A complex circuit has an equivalent resistance of 5 Ω\OmegaΩ and is connected to a 20 V voltage source. What is the power dissipated by the entire circuit?

Question 2
Physics C: E&M (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

Two lightbulbs are rated at 40 W and 60 W, respectively. Both are designed to operate at 120 V. Which lightbulb will be brighter when connected to a 120 V source?

Question 3
Physics C: E&M (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A hair dryer is rated at 1500 W when plugged into a 120 V outlet. What is the current drawn by the hair dryer?

Question 4
Physics C: E&M (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A high-voltage power line carries 1000 A at 500,000 V. What is the power transmitted?

Question 5
Physics C: E&M (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A 20 Ω\OmegaΩ resistor and a 30 Ω\OmegaΩ resistor are connected in series to a 100 V source. What is the power dissipated by the 20 Ω\OmegaΩ resistor?

Question 6
Physics C: E&M (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A 10 Ω\OmegaΩ resistor and a 20 Ω\OmegaΩ resistor are connected in parallel to a 10 V source. What is the total power dissipated by the circuit?

Question 7
Physics C: E&M (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A circuit element has a voltage drop of 12 V across it when a current of 2 A flows through it. What is the power dissipated by the element?

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Question 8
Physics C: E&M (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A lightbulb has a resistance of 240 Ω\OmegaΩ and is connected to a 120 V source. What is the power dissipated by the lightbulb?

Question 9
Physics C: E&M (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

In a complex circuit with multiple lightbulbs and resistors, the relative brightness of each bulb needs to be determined. Factors such as internal resistance and non-ideal voltage sources should be considered. If Bulb 1 has twice the resistance and half the current of Bulb 2, how do their brightnesses compare?

Question 10
Physics C: E&M (2025)APConcept Practice
1 mark

A resistor with a resistance of 10 Ω\OmegaΩ has a current of 3 A flowing through it. What is the power dissipated by the resistor?