What is internal resistance in an electrical circuit?
4b Electrical Circuit Quiz A level Edexcel

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Physics
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12th Grade
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Hard
Paul Martin
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The resistance of the external components
The resistance within the source of electrical energy
The resistance at the terminals of a resistor
The resistance across the load
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A rheostat is used primarily for:
Measuring resistance in a circuit
Regulating current by changing resistance
Measuring voltage across a component
Controlling the internal resistance of a battery
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of a potentiometer?
Measuring electric current
Controlling resistance in a circuit
Measuring potential difference accurately
Generating electrical energy
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Terminal potential of a battery refers to:
The potential difference between the positive and negative terminals
The potential difference across the load resistor
The potential difference across the internal resistance of the battery
The potential difference across all components in the circuit
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a potential divider circuit do?
Divides the total current in a circuit
Divides the total voltage in a circuit
Maintains constant voltage across components
Converts electrical energy into mechanical energy
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When calculating voltage and current in parallel, one should consider that:
The voltage is the same across all components, but the current varies
The voltage varies across each component, but the current is the same
Both voltage and current are the same across all components
Both voltage and current vary across each component
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When calculating voltage and current in series:
The voltage is the same across all components, but the current varies
The voltage varies across each component, but the current is the same
Both voltage and current are the same across all components
Both voltage and current vary across each component
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