3.3 a) Find the value of R that will cause 4 A of current to flow through the 80 N resistor ir the circuit shown. b) How much power will the resistor R from part (a) need to dissipate? c) How much power will the current source generate for the value of R from part (a)? 60 Ω 40 Ω3 20 A R 80 N3 Answer: (а) 30 0; (b) 7680 W; (c) 33,600 W.

3.3 a) Find the value of R that will cause 4 A of current to flow through the 80 N resistor ir the circuit shown. b) How much power will the resistor R from part (a) need to dissipate? c) How much power will the current source generate for the value of R from part (a)? 60 Ω 40 Ω3 20 A R 80 N3 Answer: (а) 30 0; (b) 7680 W; (c) 33,600 W.

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Chapter10: Direct-current Circuits

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