Question

Two resistors R1 and R2 are connected in series across the voltage source where R1>R2. The largest voltage drop will be across 1 point a)R1 b)R2 c)Either R1 or R2 d)None of therm

Answer 1

The correct option is b) R2.  

Explanation:

• The resistor is a term used in physics.  

• These are used in batteries, circuits etc.

• It is a major component of any electronic equipment.

• These are used to reduced or combat high levels of current, voltages etc.

• There are around four different types of resistors.

• These are mostly made up of carbon or metal films.

Answer 2

b) R2

Explanation:

Given: Two resistors R1 and R2 are connected in series across the voltage source where R1>R2.

Find: The largest voltage drop will be across which point?

Solution:

There are two resistors R1 and R2 where R1 > R2.

We know that the total resistance of resistors in a series is given as:

R = R1 + R2 + R3 + R4 where R is the total resistance and R1, R2, R3 and R4 are the resistance of the individual resistors.

Voltage drop across R1 will be greater than voltage drop across R2 as R1 > R2.

Option B is the answer.