Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Potential dividers

Potential dividers — practice question

A potential divider is made up of two resistors with resistances $R_1$ and $R_2$ joined in series across a source of potential difference $V_{in}$. The p.d. across $R_1$ is $V_{out}$. What alterations to $R_1$ and to $R_2$ would make $V_{out}$ larger?

  • A$R_1$ doubled, $R_2$ doubled
  • B$R_1$ doubled, $R_2$ halved
  • C$R_1$ halved, $R_2$ doubled
  • D$R_1$ halved, $R_2$ halved

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