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A-LevelPhysicsD.C. circuits9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2009 · Q341 Mark

A potential divider consisting of resistors of resistance R₁ and R₂ is connected across a potential difference of V₀ and gives an output p.d. of V. [Figure 34.1] What is the value of V?

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AV₀R₁ / R₂
BV₀R₁ / (R₁ + R₂)
CV₀R₂ / (R₁ + R₂)
DV₀(R₁ + R₂) / R₁

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B: V₀R₁ / (R₁ + R₂)

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D.C. circuits, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2009 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 34.

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