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What is a potential divider used to do in a circuit?Used to supply a varying pd supply to the circuit whilst keeping the battery pd the same
Give an example of what a real life potential divider can be used forMeasuring instrument
Give examples of potential dividers in circuitsVariable resistors Thermistors Light dependent resistors
What does a potential divider take advatage of?Circuit that takes advantage of the way voltages drop across resistors in series
What are the two equations for a potential divider circuit?V1/V2 = R1/R2 Vout = Vin X (R1/ (R1 + R2))
Explain what is meant by a potential dividerA combination of resistors in series connected across a voltage source