A circuit consisting of three ideal batteries with voltages 81, 81 E2, and 83, and three ideal resistors with resistances R1, R2, and R3, is shown in the figure. Calculate the current Ip R3 + E2 through point P. Let the sign of the current correspond to its P direction, with "up" being positive. 81 = 35.5 V, E2 21.0 V, 83 = 27.0 V R1 R2 R = 5.20 k2, R2 = 17.0 k2, R3 = 7.50 k E3 Ip =

A circuit consisting of three ideal batteries with voltages 81, 81 E2, and 83, and three ideal resistors with resistances R1, R2, and R3, is shown in the figure. Calculate the current Ip R3 + E2 through point P. Let the sign of the current correspond to its P direction, with "up" being positive. 81 = 35.5 V, E2 21.0 V, 83 = 27.0 V R1 R2 R = 5.20 k2, R2 = 17.0 k2, R3 = 7.50 k E3 Ip =

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter29: Direct Current (dc) Circuits

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