Equal source and load resistances split voltage and dissipated power in this resistive model. Exact arithmetic here means exact results for the stated model inputs; measured inputs still carry uncertainty and significant-figure limits.

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Equal resistances split the source voltage

The source resistance and load are both 4 ohm, so the load voltage is 6 volts.

VL=6 VV_L = 6\ \text{V}
Matched source and loadEqual resistances split the voltage evenly.12 V4 ohm4 ohmA3/2 A3/2 A+-6 V+-6 Voutputload

The two resistors dissipate equal power

The load power is 9 watts, and the source resistor power is also 9 watts. This lesson claims equal splitting, not a maximum proof.

9 W=9 W9\ \text{W} = 9\ \text{W}
Matched source and loadThe power split is checked by exact arithmetic.12 V4 ohm4 ohmA3/2 A3/2 A+-6 V+-6 Voutputload