The value of V2 (the voltage drop across R2) in the circuit shown is:

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  1. 4 V
  2. 8 V
  3. 12 V
  4. 16 V

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Option 2 : 8 V
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Current divider rule

When n numbers of resistors are connected in series, then the voltage across Rth resistor can be obtained as:

where, Vs = Supply voltage

Vth = Voltage across Rth resistor

Calculation:

Given, Vs = 24 V

Rth = 4Ω 

 

Vth = 8 V

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