level: Potential divider
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Potential divider
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a potential divider used to do in a circuit? | Used to supply a varying pd supply to the circuit whilst keeping the battery pd the same |
| Give an example of what a real life potential divider can be used for | Measuring instrument |
| Give examples of potential dividers in circuits | Variable resistors Thermistors Light dependent resistors |
| What does a potential divider take advatage of? | Circuit that takes advantage of the way voltages drop across resistors in series |
| What are the two equations for a potential divider circuit? | V1/V2 = R1/R2 Vout = Vin X (R1/ (R1 + R2)) |
| Explain what is meant by a potential divider | A combination of resistors in series connected across a voltage source |