Unit 3 Progress Check: MCQ
Two resistors, and , are connected in series with a battery, as shown above. In an experiment, the voltage of the
battery is varied, and the potential difference across is measured. The results of this experiment are shown in the graph
below.
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Unit 3 Progress Check: MCQ
1. Which of the following could be the values of the resistances of and ?
(A) and
(B) and
(C) and
(D) and
(E) and
2. Which of the following best shows the current through resistor as a function of the voltage of the battery?
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(A)
(B)
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(C)
(D)
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