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Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2016 · Paper 13 · Question 36

9702Potential dividers

In the circuit shown, the reading on the ammeter is zero. The four resistors have different resistances R1, R2, R3 and R4. Which equation is correct?

  1. AR1 – R3 = R2 – R4
  2. BR1 × R3 = R2 × R4
  3. CR1 – R4 = R2 – R3
  4. DR1 × R4 = R2 × R3

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Correct answer: D. R1 × R4 = R2 × R3

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