Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Potential dividers

Potential dividers — practice question

The circuit diagram depicts a battery with electromotive force (e.m.f.) $9.0\,\text{V}$ and negligible internal resistance. It is linked to two resistors with resistances $160\,\Omega$ and $R$. The output potential difference $V_{\text{out}}$ is $4.0\,\text{V}$. Determine the resistance $R$.

  • A$32\,\Omega$
  • B$49\,\Omega$
  • C$71\,\Omega$
  • D$128\,\Omega$

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