| Date | May 2018 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 18M.1.HL.TZ1.17 |
| Level | Higher level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 1 |
| Command term | Question number | 17 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
When an electric cell of negligible internal resistance is connected to a resistor of resistance 4R, the power dissipated in the resistor is P.
What is the power dissipated in a resistor of resistance value R when it is connected to the same cell?
A. \(\frac{P}{4}\)
B. P
C. 4P
D. 16P
Markscheme
C
Examiners report
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