a) What is the potential of point (a) with respect to point (b) when switch S is open? b) What is the current through switch S when it is closed? c) What is the equivalent resistance of this combination of resistors when switch S is closed.

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a) What is the potential of point (a) with respect to point (b) when switch S is open?

b) What is the current through switch S when it is closed?

c) What is the equivalent resistance of this combination of resistors when switch S is closed.

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