Three resistors, with substances 250\(\Omega\), 500\(\Omega\) and 1k\(\Omega\) are connected in series. A 6V battery...

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Three resistors, with substances 250\(\Omega\), 500\(\Omega\) and 1k\(\Omega\) are connected in series. A 6V battery is connected to either end of the combination. Calculate the pot3ential difference between the end of the 250\(\Omega\) resistor.

A. 0.20V
B. 0.86V
C. 1.71V
D. 3.43V

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

Using voltage - divider method

v₁ = \(\frac{(R_1)}{R_T}\)V_T

= \(\frac{250}{1750}\) x \(\frac{6}{1}\)

= 0.86V

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