A potential divider has 4 kΩ and 8 kΩ resistors in series across 12 V. The p.d. across the 8 kΩ resistor is:

  1. 8 V
  2. 80 V
  3. 16 V
  4. 4 V
Answer

A) 8 V

Vout = Vin R2R1 + R2 = 12 812 = 8 V. SLO P-09-E-25 · Understanding

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