8) Three equal resistors are shown connected with a 12 Volt battery and a switch (SW). When the switch is in position A, the current SW through the battery is 2.7 amps. If the switch is moved to position 8, calculate the current through the battery. B 12 V AM

8) Three equal resistors are shown connected with a 12 Volt battery and a switch (SW). When the switch is in position A, the current SW through the battery is 2.7 amps. If the switch is moved to position 8, calculate the current through the battery. B 12 V AM

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Chapter20: Electric Current, Resistance, And Ohm's Law

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8) Three equal resistors are shown connected
with a 12 Volt battery and a switch (SW).
When the switch is in position A, the current
SW
through the battery is 2.7 amps.
If the switch is moved to position 8, calculate
the current through the battery.
B
12 V
AM

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