Question

Explain the meaning of the term "potential divider" as applied to the circuit?

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

A potential divider, as the name itself gives  a clear description of a simplified circuit which divides the potential across different circuit elements.

The potential divider circuit divides the potential depending upon the respective value of the elements of the circuit,

Given circuit diagram shows a potential divider circuit.

The working of this circuit is as :

$V' = \frac{R'}{R + R'}V$

where

V = Input voltage

V' = output voltage