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Electric Circuits

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

Two resistors, with resistances of R1=5ΩR_1 = 5 \OmegaR1​=5Ω and R2=10ΩR_2 = 10 \OmegaR2​=10Ω, are connected in series. What is the equivalent resistance of this combination?

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

Two resistors, one with a resistance of 12 Ω\OmegaΩ and the other with a resistance of 6 Ω\OmegaΩ, are connected in parallel. What is the equivalent resistance of this combination?

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

A complex circuit contains a series combination of a 3 Ω\OmegaΩ resistor and a 6 Ω\OmegaΩ resistor, which is then connected in parallel with a 2 Ω\OmegaΩ resistor. What is the equivalent resistance of this entire combination?

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

A battery has an EMF of 9 V and an internal resistance of 0.5 Ω\OmegaΩ. If the current flowing through the battery is 1 A, what is the terminal voltage of the battery?

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

A battery with an EMF of 6 V is connected to a resistor. The internal resistance of the battery is 0.2 Ω\OmegaΩ, and the current in the circuit is 2 A. What is the resistance of the external resistor?

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

A battery with an EMF of 12 V and an internal resistance of 1 Ω\OmegaΩ is connected to a 5 Ω\OmegaΩ resistor. What is the power dissipated in the internal resistance of the battery?

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

To measure the current flowing through a resistor in a circuit, how should an ammeter be connected?

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

To measure the voltage across a resistor in a circuit, how should a voltmeter be connected?

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

A non-ideal ammeter with internal resistance is used to measure the current in a circuit. How does the internal resistance of the ammeter affect the current measurement?