A circuit consisting of three ideal batteries with voltages 81, 82, and 83, and three ideal resistors with resistances R1, R2, and R3, is shown in the figure. Calculate the current Ip through point P. Let the sign of the current correspond to its direction, with "up" being positive. 81 = 23.5 V, 82 = 10.5 V, 83 = 30.0 V %3D %3D R = 1.20 k2, R2 = 14.0 kN, R3 = 6.25 kN %3D %3D

A circuit consisting of three ideal batteries with voltages 81, 82, and 83, and three ideal resistors with resistances R1, R2, and R3, is shown in the figure. Calculate the current Ip through point P. Let the sign of the current correspond to its direction, with "up" being positive. 81 = 23.5 V, 82 = 10.5 V, 83 = 30.0 V %3D %3D R = 1.20 k2, R2 = 14.0 kN, R3 = 6.25 kN %3D %3D

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Chapter28: Direct-current Circuits

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Problem 28.55AP: For the circuit shown in Figure P28.55. the ideal voltmeter reads 6.00 V and the ideal ammeter reads...

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