In the series circuit, if the potential difference across the battery is 20 V and the potential difference across R1 is 12 V, what is the potential difference across R2? 1. 32 V 2. 240 V 3. 20 V 4. 8 V 5. 12 V 6. Unable to determine

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In the series circuit, if the potential difference across the battery is 20 V and the
potential difference across R1 is 12 V, what is
the potential difference across R2?
1. 32 V
2. 240 V
3. 20 V
4. 8 V
5. 12 V
6. Unable to determine

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Given data: 

A series circuit 

Battery voltage (V) = 20 V

Potential difference across R1

V1 = 12 V

Required:

Potential difference across R2 

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