Physics 5054 · O Level · Series and parallel circuits

Series and parallel circuits — practice question

For the circuit illustrated, the resistance of resistor Y is four times the resistance of resistor X. What is the difference $V_Y - V_X$ between the voltages indicated by the voltmeters?

  • A$2.0\,\text{V}$
  • B$5.0\,\text{V}$
  • C$6.0\,\text{V}$
  • D$8.0\,\text{V}$

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