Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Potential dividers

Potential dividers — practice question

A circuit contains four identical resistors connected as illustrated. The battery has negligible internal resistance and an e.m.f. of $30\,\text{V}$. What is the potential difference between points X and Y?

  • A$6.0\,\text{V}$
  • B$15\,\text{V}$
  • C$20\,\text{V}$
  • D$24\,\text{V}$

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