Case study·Standard multi-step (3/5)·Calculator allowed
Difficulty guide
The label describes the problem, not your ability.
1/5 - Foundational
Warm-up setup; checks one basic idea.
2/5 - Routine exam skill
Normal syllabus skill; usually one main rule or interpretation.
3/5 - Standard multi-step
Exam-style problem with multiple steps or a common trap.
4/5 - Hard exam skill
High-end exam problem; combines methods carefully.
5/5 - Challenge
Stretch problem beyond normal exam pressure.
Question
A student builds a circuit in which a supply feeds a resistor and then reaches a junction. From the junction, one branch has and the other has , after which the branches rejoin.
Total: 5 marks
(a) Find the equivalent resistance of the parallel branch. (1 mark)
(b) Find the total current from the supply. (2 marks)
(c) Find the power dissipated in the 2 ohm resistor. (2 marks)
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