2. The parallel combination of 40 ohms, 60 ohms and 120 ohms is connected in series with a 15 ohm and 25 ohm resistors. The whole network of resistors is connected to a 120 V line. Determine (a)total current, (b) current passing through the 15 ohms resistor, (c) the potential drop across the parallel group of resistors,(d) the voltage across the 40 ohms and (c) the current through the 120 V resistors.

2. The parallel combination of 40 ohms, 60 ohms and 120 ohms is connected in series with a 15 ohm and 25 ohm resistors. The whole network of resistors is connected to a 120 V line. Determine (a)total current, (b) current passing through the 15 ohms resistor, (c) the potential drop across the parallel group of resistors,(d) the voltage across the 40 ohms and (c) the current through the 120 V resistors.

University Physics Volume 2

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Chapter9: Current And Resistance

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Problem 9CQ: Do impurities in semiconducting materials listed in Table 9.1 supply free charges? (Hint Examine the...

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