A Levels Physics (9702)•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 , where increased reduces 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 , 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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