A (20.1 +/-0.2) ohms resistor is connected in parallel with a (39.9 +/- 0.4) ohm resistor. THe resistors are connected to a (2.90+/-0.3)V battery. a) Find the equivalent resistance (including uncertainty). b) Calculate the toal current in the circuilt (including uncertainty) c) Determine the value of the current in each branche of the circuit (including uncertainty).

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A (20.1 +/-0.2) ohms resistor is connected in parallel with a (39.9 +/- 0.4) ohm resistor. THe resistors are connected to a (2.90+/-0.3)V battery.

a) Find the equivalent resistance (including uncertainty).

b) Calculate the toal current in the circuilt (including uncertainty)

c) Determine the value of the current in each branche of the circuit (including uncertainty).

 

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Given that:R1=20.1±0.2 ΩR2=39.9±0.4 ΩV=2.90±0.3 V

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