Physics - Potential Dividers

See Also

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

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??

Twice as much.

What is the potential divider equation??

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

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Backlinks

• [[Physics - Syllabus]]^S

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title: Physics - Potential Dividers

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