If $\mathrm { R } _ { 1 } = 12 \mathrm { k } \Omega$

question 61

Multiple Choice

If $\mathrm { R } _ { 1 } = 12 \mathrm { k } \Omega$ and $\mathrm { R } _ { 2 } = 5\mathrm { k } \Omega$ and they are wired in series across a 20 V source, what is VR₁ and VR₂ ?

• A) \(\mathrm { VR } 1 = 0 \mathrm {~V} , \mathrm { VR } 2 = 20 \mathrm {~V}\)
• B) \(\mathrm { VR } 1 = 5.88 \mathrm {~V} , \mathrm { VR } 2 = 14.12 \mathrm {~V}\)
• C) \(\mathrm { VR } 1 = 10 \mathrm {~V} , \mathrm { VR } 2 = 10 \mathrm {~V}\)
• D) \(\mathrm { VR } 1 = 14.12 \mathrm {~V} , \mathrm {~V} R 2 = 5.88 \mathrm {~V}\)

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