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Date May 2022 Marks available [Maximum mark: 3] Reference code 22M.2.SL.TZ2.c
Level SL Paper 2 Time zone TZ2
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22M.2.SL.TZ2.c

A cell is connected to an ideal voltmeter, a switch S and a resistor R. The resistance of R is 4.0 Ω.

When S is open the reading on the voltmeter is 12 V. When S is closed the voltmeter reads 8.0 V.

The voltmeter is used in another circuit that contains two secondary cells.

Cell A has an emf of 10 V and an internal resistance of 1.0 Ω. Cell B has an emf of 4.0 V and an internal resistance of 2.0 Ω.

Calculate the reading on the voltmeter.

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Loop equation showing EITHER correct voltages, i.e., 10 – 4 on one side or both emfs positive on different sides of the equation OR correct resistances, i.e. I (1 + 2) ✓

10−4 = I (1 + 2) OR I = 2.0 «A» seen✓

V = 8.0 «V» ✓

 

Allow any valid method

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