A-LevelPhysicsD.C. circuits9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2017 · Q381 Mark
The diagram shows a potential divider connected to a 12 V supply of negligible internal resistance. [Figure showing a potential divider circuit with a 300 Ω resistor and a 0-100 Ω variable resistor, with output terminals X and Y] Which range of voltages can be obtained between X and Y?
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A0 to 3 V
B0 to 4 V
C0 to 8 V
D0 to 9 V
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A: 0 to 3 V
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