Two resistors, with nominal values of 4.7 k and 10 k, are used in a voltage divider with a 15-V supply to create a nominal 5-V output. Assuming the resistor values to be exact, what is the actual output voltage produced?

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Hailie Ruiz

2 May, 23:05

Two resistors, with nominal values of 4.7 k and 10 k, are used in a voltage divider with a 15-V supply to create a nominal 5-V output. Assuming the resistor values to be exact, what is the actual output voltage produced?

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Steven Hooper · Answer 1

The actual output voltage produced is 4.8 V

Explanation:

given information:

R₁ = 4.7k Ω

R₂ = 10k Ω

V = 15 V

nominal output = 5 V

actual output voltage produce:

V₀ = (R₁ / (R₁+R₂)) V

= (4.7 / (4.7+10)) (15)

= (4.7/14.7) (15)

= 4.8 V