In the above, a voltage V is applied across the terminals P and Q. The voltage across the 1 ohm resistor is

In the above, a voltage V is applied across the terminals P and Q. The voltage across the 1 ohm resistor is

A.

V/8

B.

V/4

C.

V/3

D.

V/2

Correct answer is C

Using the voltage- divider method which states that the output voltage is directly proportional to the input voltage and the ratio of R1 and R2, given by:

\(V_{a}\) = \(\frac{R_{a}}{R_{T}}\times V_{T}\)

\(R_{T}\) = \(1 + \frac{4\times4}{4+4}\)

⇒ \(R_{T}\) = \(3\Omega\)

\(V_{1}\) = \(\frac{1}{3}V\)