Question

If each resistor in the circuit shown is 5.0 Ω and the battery is 12.0 V, what does the second voltmeter (V2) read?

4.8 V

2.4 V

0.96 V

0.35 V

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

we can draw this equivalent circuit:

Answer 4

the current is:
\[I = \frac{V}{{5 + 5 + 2.5}} = \frac{{12}}{{12.5}} = 0.96Amperes\]

so the requested voltage is:
\[\Delta {V_2} = 5 \times 0.96 = ...Volts\]