| Date | November 2014 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 14N.1.HL.TZ0.19 |
| Level | Higher level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 0 |
| Command term | Question number | 19 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
A voltmeter of resistance 50kΩ is used to measure the electric potential difference in a circuit, as shown. The cell has an electromotive force (emf) of 5.0V and negligible internal resistance.
What is the reading on the voltmeter?
A. 1.0 V
B. 1.7 V
C. 4.0 V
D. 5.0 V
Markscheme
A
Examiners report
This should have been a straightforward question but many candidates opted for B. This highlights the importance of carefully reading the question. Candidates must not assume that all relevant information will be on the diagram.
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