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    DC Resistor Voltage Divider

    DC Resistor Voltage Divider performs a browser-local calculation using measurements and quantities you control. The results are presented as labelled figures so each number is easy to interpret. No-load DC divider; attached load changes the output voltage.

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    Formula assumptions and scope

    No-load DC divider; attached load changes the output voltage.

    Result

    Worked examples

    Input voltage (V): 12, Upper resistor (Ω): 1000, Lower resistor (Ω): 2000

    Divider output: 8 V

    Using these sample input values gives the first labelled output above. No-load DC divider; attached load changes the output voltage.

    Questions & answers

    Can I use the default numbers for purchasing or safety certification?

    No. Replace the examples with your real values. No-load DC divider; attached load changes the output voltage.

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