1. Voltage drops in a series connected circuit may be found by Ohm's Law or via Voltage divider formula. What is the General Voltage Divider formula? Provide a derivation from a circuit with at least 2 series connected resistors R, and R2.

1. Voltage drops in a series connected circuit may be found by Ohm's Law or via Voltage divider formula. What is the General Voltage Divider formula? Provide a derivation from a circuit with at least 2 series connected resistors R, and R2.

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Chapter18: Resistive-inductive Parallel Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7PP: In an R-L parallel circuit, ET=120 volts, R=120,XL=150. Find IL.

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