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Resistance, Resistivity & Potential Dividers (Edexcel International AS Physics): Exam Questions

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The equation I = nqvA relates the current in a sample of a material to the movement of free charge carriers in the sample.

Which of the following is a correct definition of one of the terms in this equation?

  • n represents the number of charge carriers in the sample.

  • q represents the total charge stored in the sample.

  • v represents the drift velocity of the charge carriers in the sample.

  • A represents the surface area of the sample.

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A current-carrying wire AB of length x and uniform diameter is connected in a circuit as shown.

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The slider S is moved along the wire until the reading on the voltmeter is 0 V.

Which of the following equations is correct?

  • yx=R1R2

  • yx−y=R1R2

  • xy=R1R2

  • xy=R1R1+R2

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