A 4.5-volt series circuit consists of two resistors. Resistor A has three times the resistance as resistor B. An ammeter records a current of 160 mA of current. Determine the resistance values of resistors A and B.

A 4.5-volt series circuit consists of two resistors. Resistor A has three times the resistance as resistor B. An ammeter records a current of 160 mA of current. Determine the resistance values of resistors A and B.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

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Chapter29: Direct Current (dc) Circuits

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