In the circuit below, Ry is a variable resistor. If the resistance of Ry is decreased, what happens to V1 (the potential difference across R1) and V2 (the potential difference across R2). (a) V1 decreases and V2 increases R1 (b) V1 decreases and V2 decreases (c) V1 increases and V2 increases R2 Ry (d) V1 increases and V2 decreases (e) None of above

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In the circuit below, Ry is a variable resistor. If the resistance of Ry is decreased, what
happens to V1 (the potential difference across R1) and V2 (the potential difference across
R2).
(a) V1 decreases and V2 increases
R1
(b) V1 decreases and V2 decreases
(c) V1 increases and V2 increases
R2
Rv
(d) V1 increases and V2 decreases
(e) None of above
Transcribed Image Text:In the circuit below, Ry is a variable resistor. If the resistance of Ry is decreased, what happens to V1 (the potential difference across R1) and V2 (the potential difference across R2). (a) V1 decreases and V2 increases R1 (b) V1 decreases and V2 decreases (c) V1 increases and V2 increases R2 Rv (d) V1 increases and V2 decreases (e) None of above
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