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WAEC Physics 2023 Objective — Question 30

Question 30 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A cell of emf 2 V has an internal resistance of 0.5 Ω. A current of 0.4 A passes through an external resistor, P. Determine the resistance of P.

  • A. 5.0 Ω
  • B. 4.5 ΩCorrect
  • C. 4.0 Ω
  • D. 1.0 Ω

Explanation

Using I=E/(R+r): 0.4=2/(R+0.5) → (R+0.5)×0.4=2 → R+0.5=5 → R=4.5 Ω.

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