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A student has a resistor of unknown resistance. They find that the current through the resistor is 120 mA when the potential difference is 12 V. Work out the (d) resistance of the resistor.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter28: Current And Resistance

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 67PQ

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the resistor is 120 mA when the potential difference is 12 V. Work out the
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