The potential divider circuit shown in Figure 1 consists of two resistors: R1 and R2. Vin R1 R2 Vo

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(a) The potential divider circuit shown in Figure 1 consists of two resistors: R1 and R2.
Vin
RI
R2
ww
Vo
GND
Figure 1:Potential divider network
i. Show the voltage Vo is given by:
V₁ = V₁
R2
R1+R2
in
ii. Calculate the voltage at Vo when R1=4.7k2, R2=3.3k2 and Vin=10V
(b) Three resistors of resistance R, 3R and 4R are connected in series with a 12volt battery.
Calculate the voltage drop across each resistor.
Transcribed Image Text:4. (a) The potential divider circuit shown in Figure 1 consists of two resistors: R1 and R2. Vin RI R2 ww Vo GND Figure 1:Potential divider network i. Show the voltage Vo is given by: V₁ = V₁ R2 R1+R2 in ii. Calculate the voltage at Vo when R1=4.7k2, R2=3.3k2 and Vin=10V (b) Three resistors of resistance R, 3R and 4R are connected in series with a 12volt battery. Calculate the voltage drop across each resistor.
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