A voltmeter connected to the 32 ohm conductor R2 showed 160 V. What is the voltage across the 8 ohm conductor?

univerkov | December 1, 2020 | education

U1-?
R2 = 32Ω
U2 = 160V
R1 = 8Ω
I-current in the circuit
I = U1 / R1; I = U2 / R2
Equating relationships
U1 / R1 = U2 / R2
We express U1
U1 = R1 * U2 / R2
U1 = 8Ω * 160V / 32Ω = 40V
Answer: 40V

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