Physics 5054 · O Level · Series and parallel circuits

Series and parallel circuits — practice question

As shown, two resistors joined in series form a potential divider. Their resistances are $R_1$ and $R_2$, and the potential differences across them are $V_1$ and $V_2$ respectively. Which expression is equal to $\frac{V_1}{V_2}$?

  • A$\frac{R_1}{R_2}$
  • B$\frac{R_2}{R_1}$
  • C$\left(\frac{R_1}{R_2}\right)^2$
  • D$\left(\frac{R_2}{R_1}\right)^2$

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