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In the circuit shown, V=60 V, R1=20, , R2=20, , and RL=5, . Find the voltage across the load RL.

  1. 10 V
  2. 30 V
  3. 12 V
  4. 20 V

Answer

A. 10 V

Solution

The load is in parallel with R2: R2L=(20, )(5, )/20, +5, =4, . By the voltage divider rule, VL=V R2LR1+R2L=(60 V)4, /20, +4, =10 V.

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