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Homework Statement
Use voltage divider rule and KVL to find V1 and V2
Homework Equations
KVL, v1+v2+..=0
V0*r1/(r2+r1)=V
The Attempt at a Solution
So I know how to use the voltage divider rule, my question is about the KVL of the loop below.
I'm wondering about the 8 V source inside of the smaller loop, is the result of the voltage drop across the resistors, or if it's another voltage source entirely? Can someone explain in plain English what is happening as the voltage goes across each resistor? Here is what I think happens:
As far as I know the 16 V source is sending voltage / current to the first resistor, which causes a voltage drop of 8 V. The 8 V is then sent to the other 3 remaining resistors, which have a voltage drop of 4.57 V.