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Voltage Across a Divider Resistor Practice Problem
Practice Voltage Across a Divider Resistor with this free, step-by-step circuits engineering problem. Work through the 5 v supply, check each answer as you go, and try the full EngX solving experience with no account required. This problem is part of EngX's DC Circuit Fundamentals practice library, with instant feedback on every step.
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Voltage Across a Divider Resistor — 5 V Supply
Diagram
A voltage divider consists of two resistors connected in series across a 5 V supply. R1 = 470 Ω and R2 = 150 Ω. Determine the voltage across R2.
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Step 1
Find the total resistance of the series circuit (R1 = 470 Ω, R2 = 150 Ω).
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