Asked by Cassie Trucchio on May 10, 2024
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A two-resistor series circuit has an applied voltage of 100 V. The voltage across one of the resistors is 40 V. What is the voltage across the other resistor?
A) 0.4 V
B) 2.5 V
C) 60 V
D) 140 V
Applied Voltage
The electric potential difference applied across a device or component.
Voltage Across
The potential difference in electric potential between two points in an electrical circuit.
- Compute the applied voltage and the voltages in each component of series circuits.
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Jacob DM WilsonMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
In a series circuit, the total voltage is the sum of the voltages across each component. Since one resistor has 40 V across it and the total applied voltage is 100 V, the voltage across the other resistor must be 100 V - 40 V = 60 V.
Learning Objectives
- Compute the applied voltage and the voltages in each component of series circuits.