Resistors

Resistors (3)

Two resistors in series, as shown, are known as a potential divider.  Assuming there is negligible current drawn from Vout:

Vout = Vin × ((R2) ÷ (R1 + R2))


Question: Given voltage of battery and values of resistors as shown calculate voltages, currents and power in the example circuit —

answer in next slide!