Two Resistors Are in Series Across a 12 V Source

question 44

Multiple Choice

Two resistors are in series across a 12 V source. If each resistor equals 470 kΩ, what is the voltage across each resistor?

• A)6 V
• B)12 V
• C)3 V
• D)9 V

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