| Date | November 2009 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 09N.1.SL.TZ0.18 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 0 |
| Command term | Question number | 18 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
In the circuits below the cells have the same emf and zero internal resistance. The resistors all have the same resistance.
Which of the following gives the ratio \(\frac{{{\text{power dissipated in X}}}}{{{\text{power dissipated in Y}}}}\)?
A. \(\frac{1}{4}\)
B. \(\frac{1}{2}\)
C. 2
D. 4
Markscheme
D
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