✦ (a) Find the equivalent resistance between points A and B for the combination of resistors shown. (b) An 18-V emf is connected to the terminals A and B. What is the current through the 1.0-92 resistor connected directly to point A? (c) What is the current in the 8.0-2 resistor? 2.0 Ω 1.0 Ω www www 1.0 Ω AWW 4.0 Ω •B 3.3 Ω www 8.0 Ω

✦ (a) Find the equivalent resistance between points A and B for the combination of resistors shown. (b) An 18-V emf is connected to the terminals A and B. What is the current through the 1.0-92 resistor connected directly to point A? (c) What is the current in the 8.0-2 resistor? 2.0 Ω 1.0 Ω www www 1.0 Ω AWW 4.0 Ω •B 3.3 Ω www 8.0 Ω

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter29: Direct Current (dc) Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

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