Schematic for a 5V to 1V voltage divider

  +5V ---- R1 (4kΩ) ----+---- R2 (1kΩ) ---- GND
                        |
                      Vout
                      (1V)

Explanation:

  1. R1 (4kΩ) and R2 (1kΩ) are connected in series between the 5V supply and ground.
  2. Vout is taken from the junction between R1 and R2.
  3. The voltage divider formula:
Voltage Divider Formula

The voltage divider formula is:

$$V_{out} = V_{in} \times \frac{R_2}{R_1 + R_2}$$

Substituting the values:

$$V_{out} = 5 \times \frac{1}{4 + 1} = 5 \times 0.2 = 1\,V$$

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