Voltage Divider Mystery Cache
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Resistors are arguably the most common electronic device. They're so prevalent most of us use them daily.
The resistor's primary job is to limit the amount of current that flows through a circuit. Ohm is the unit used to express how much resistance a resistor provides. The uppercase Greek letter Omega represents this unit.
Typical 1/4-Watt Resistors

Ohm symbol

I call your attention to the colorful bands on the resistors in the image above. They have a special meaning based on color and position. I'll share a handy color-chart that should prove useful in determining a given resistor value. You'll use the chart to help you solve the six challenges of this fun, educational, puzzle cache.

For this challenge you'll also want to reference the Open Circuit Behavior model of a two resistor voltage divider. I direct your attention to the diagram on the left side of the informative image below.

Solve for Position Q - Calculate the voltage on the DVM

Solve for Position W - Calculate the voltage on the DVM

Solve for Position E - Calculate the voltage on the DVM

Solve for Position R - Calculate the voltage on the DVM

Solve for Position T - Calculate the voltage on the DVM

Solve for Position Y - Calculate the voltage on the DVM


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