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A potential divider circuit has a total resistance of 10 Ω and a supply voltage of 20 V. What is the output voltage across a resistor of 5 Ω in the divider?.
- A.10 V
- B.15 V
- C.5 V
- D.20 V
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What a good answer should say
- 10 V
Explanation
Why this works
The correct answer is 10 V. This is correct because it applies the Current electricity idea named in the question, using the required quantities and units rather than mixing current, charge, potential difference, resistance, power, or energy.
The other options are less suitable because they use the wrong electrical quantity, an incompatible unit, or a rule from a different circuit context.
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