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CIE AS & A Level Physics : 10.2 Kirchhoff’s laws- Exam style question – Paper 1

Question

Two resistors have a combined resistance of 34Ω when connected in series. The same resistors have a combined resistance of 7.4Ω when connected in parallel.
What is the resistance of one of the resistors?
(A) 15Ω

(B) 17Ω

(C) 23Ω

(D) 27Ω

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: A

Question

Kirchhoff’s first law states that the sum of the currents entering a junction in a circuit is equal to the sum of the currents leaving it.
The law is based on the conservation of a physical quantity.
What is this physical quantity?
(A) charge
(B) energy
(C) mass
(D) momentum

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: A

Question

Three identical cells each have electromotive force (e.m.f.) E and negligible internal resistance.
The cells are connected to three identical resistors, each of resistance R, as shown.

What is the potential difference across one of the resistors?
(A) $0$

(B) $\frac{E}{3}$

(C) $\frac{2E}{3}$

D $E$

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: B

Question

Kirchhoff’s first law is a consequence of the conservation of which quantity?
(A) charge
(B) energy
(C) momentum
(D) potential difference

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: A

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