Potential drop across each resistor

[yjk91]

Homework Statement

Two resistors, R1 and R2, are connected in series across a potential difference, ΔV0. Express the potential drop across each resistor individually, in terms of these quantities.

The Attempt at a Solution

R1 + R2 = Req
I = V0 / Req

drop at
V1 = V0 / (req) * R1
V2 = V0 / (req) * R2

i think this right?

 

[rock.freak667]

Homework Statement

Two resistors, R1 and R2, are connected in series across a potential difference, ΔV0. Express the potential drop across each resistor individually, in terms of these quantities.

The Attempt at a Solution

R1 + R2 = Req
I = V0 / Req

drop at
V1 = V0 / (req) * R1
V2 = V0 / (req) * R2

i think this right?

That should be correct assuming you mean that V₁= (R₁/R_eq)V₀ and similar with V₂.

This sort of circuit set up is also referred to as a potential divider or voltage divider.