Physics A-Level
Resistance ratio and potential difference
What Resistance ratio and potential difference means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Resistance ratio and potential difference
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The supply p.d. is shared between the components in proportion to their resistances when the current is the same.
Topics that use Resistance ratio and potential difference
- Potential divider (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- LDR
- Potential divider
- Sensors in potential divider circuits
- thermistor
- variable resistor
- Variable resistors and potentiometers
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