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The Potential Divider - Fixed p.d.

A potential divider consists of two or more resistors in series and a source of fixed potential difference.If a potential divider consists of two fixed resistors in series the potential difference of the source is divided between the two resistors.This type of potential divider could be used to supply a fixed p.d. less than the source p.d.
V1
V2		=R1
R2
ratio of p.d.s = ratio of resistors

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Specification: AQA Physics (7407), AS-level, 3.5.1.5 Potential divider. Topic: Direct Current Circuits.

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