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Quick questions on Potential dividers: voltage division and sensor circuits - Edexcel A-Level Physics

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Write the potential divider equation for the output across R2R_2. [1 mark]
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A 3.03.0 k-ohm and a 1.01.0 k-ohm resistor are in series across 1212 V. Find the output across the 3.03.0 k-ohm resistor. [2 marks]
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Explain why connecting a low-resistance load across the output of a divider reduces the output voltage. [2 marks]

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