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A Levels Physics (9702)•9702/11/O/N/24
Question 34 from 9702/11/O/N/24

Explanation

Terminal potential difference decreases with increasing current

Steps:

  • Light intensity on LDR increases, decreasing its resistance.
  • Total circuit resistance decreases, increasing current through the cell.
  • Voltmeter, likely across fixed resistor, shows higher reading due to increased current.
  • Higher current causes greater voltage drop across internal resistance.

Why D is correct:

  • Terminal potential difference V=E−IrV = E - IrV=E−Ir, where increased III reduces VVV due to larger internal drop.

Why the others are wrong:

  • A: Current (charge per unit time) increases as total resistance falls.
  • B: Energy per unit charge is emf EEE, which remains constant.
  • C: Light intensity increases to lower LDR resistance and raise voltmeter reading.

Final answer: D

Topic: Potential dividers

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