A-Level Physics Specification

OCR A H556

Section 4.3.3: Potential dividers

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#4.3.3a

potential divider circuit with components

Learners will also be expected to know about a potentiometer as a potential divider.

#4.3.3b

potential divider circuits with variable components e.g. LDR and thermistor

#4.3.3c

(i) potential divider equations e.g.

\(V_{out} = \dfrac{R_2}{R_1 + R_2} × V_{in} \) and \(\dfrac{V_1}{V_2} = \dfrac{R_1}{R_2} \)

(ii) techniques and procedures used to investigate potential divider circuits which may include a sensor such as a thermistor or an LDR.

PAG4