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Calculate output voltage in potential divider circuits.
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Current electricity
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Potential divider
Aqa A Level PhysicsElectricity
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Calculate output voltage in potential divider circuits
- This point belongs to Current electricity, especially Potential divider.
- You need to be able to calculate output voltage in potential divider circuits.
- The key ideas to know are output voltage and potential divider.
- Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.
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output voltagepotential divider
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