Physics - Potential Dividers

Created: May 05, 2021

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See Also

• [[Physics - Internal Resistance]]^A
• [[Physics - Voltage and Potential Difference]]^A

Flashcards

If the resistance of $R _ 1$ is twice that of $R _ 2$, how much more of the total potential difference does $R _ 1$ get?

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Twice as much.

What is the potential divider equation?

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\[V_{\text{out}} = V_{\text{in}} \times \frac{R_1}{R_1 + R_2}\]

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