Question

Class 10PhysicsElectricity

Potential difference across 4Ω, 6Ω, 10Ω in series with 5V

Verified Answer

R_total = 4+6+10 = 20Ω I = 5/20 = 0.25 A (same throughout)

Resistor

V = I×R

0.25 × 4 = 1 V

0.25 × 6 = 1.5 V

10Ω

0.25 × 10 = 2.5 V

Check: 1 + 1.5 + 2.5 = 5V