A potential divider is made from a supply (negligible internal resistance), a resistor and a resistor in series. A load is connected across the resistor. What is the p.d. across the load, in volts?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. 3.27

  1. Step 1: Calculate the equivalent parallel resistance of the resistor and the load: .
  2. Step 2: The total circuit resistance combining in series with the resistor is .
  3. Step 3: Apply the potential divider formula across the parallel load combination: .
Answer
3.27.

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