Potential Divider Flashcards

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Define potential divider

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Divide up the voltage within a circuit - parts of a circuit only receive the voltage they require
Usually consist of 2 or more resistors arranged in series across a power supply

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What is the formula for calculating the voltage output?

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Vout = Vin x (R1 / (R1+R2))

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