Physics 5054 · O Level · Series and parallel circuits

Series and parallel circuits — practice question

A potential divider is connected to a power supply of voltage $12\ \text{V}$. The resistors $X$ and $Y$ begin with the same resistance. The resistance of $X$ is reduced to half. What change occurs in the output voltage?

  • A$-3.0\ \text{V}$
  • B$-2.0\ \text{V}$
  • C$+2.0\ \text{V}$
  • D$+3.0\ \text{V}$

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