Answer:
Option C. 20 V
Explanation:
We'll begin by calculating the equivalent resistance of the circuit. This can be obtained as follow:
Resistor 1 (R₁) = 20 Ω
Resistor 2 (R₂) = 40 Ω
Resistor 3 (R₃) = 60 Ω
Equivalent Resistance (R) =?
R = R₁ + R₂ + R₃ (series arrangement)
R = 20 + 40 + 60
R = 120 Ω
Next, we shall determine the current in the circuit. This can be obtained as follow:
Voltage (V) = 60 V
Equivalent Resistance (R) = 120 Ω
Current (I) =?
V = IR
60 = I × 120
Divide both side by 120
I = 60 / 120
I = 0.5 A
Finally, we shall determine the potential drop across R₂. This can be obtained as follow:
Current (I) = 0.5 A
Resistor 2 (R₂) = 40 Ω
Voltage (V) =?
V = IR₂
V = 0.5 × 40
V = 20 V
Therefore, the potential drop across R₂ is 20 V
