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O-LevelPhysicsElectricity5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2011 · Q321 Mark

The diagram shows a potential divider system of two resistors connected to a 6.0 V power supply. What is the reading on the voltmeter?

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A1.0 V
B1.2 V
C3.0 V
D5.0 V

✓ Correct answer

D: 5.0 V

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Electricity, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2011 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 32.

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