Thanks for your help.
2007-05-12 08:41:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Potential in electricity is always the available (supplied) voltage...a potential divider is simply the arrangement of resistors in that circuit to distribute (divide) this voltage into a useable supply for components....eg 12v supply across a 4ohm and a 8ohm resistor (in series) will you 4v and 8v respectively across each resistor
2007-05-12 10:44:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's usually called a voltage divider. For DC, it's a pair of resistors in series. It is not necessarily adjustable. For example, if you have a 5V regulated supply but need a 1V reference, run 1K ohms to ground and 4K ohms to the supply. If you are asking about a specific circuit, I can't say more without seeing the circuit.
2007-05-12 17:43:52 · answer #2 · answered by Frank N 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋