120 2 resistor is in series with an unknown resistor. The voltage drop across the unknown resistor is 12 V and the power dissipated by the 120 2 resistor 4.8 W. calculate the value of unknown resistor? 10:52

120 2 resistor is in series with an unknown resistor. The voltage drop across the unknown resistor is 12 V and the power dissipated by the 120 2 resistor 4.8 W. calculate the value of unknown resistor? 10:52

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120 2 resistor is in series with an
unknown resistor. The voltage
drop across the unknown
resistor is 12 V and the power
dissipated by the 120 2 resistor
4.8 W. calculate the value of
unknown resistor?
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