Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Potential dividers

Potential dividers — practice question

As shown, two resistors are arranged in series with a $6.0\,\text{V}$ power supply. Determine the resistance of the variable resistor $R$ so that the potential difference across the $12\,\text{k}\Omega$ resistor is $1.0\,\text{V}$.

  • A$2.0\,\text{k}\Omega$
  • B$10\,\text{k}\Omega$
  • C$60\,\text{k}\Omega$
  • D$72\,\text{k}\Omega$

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