a. Find the necessary KVL/KCL equations to solve the problem. (2 pts for each equation) b. Compute for 1₁, 12, and 13 (3 pts for each current) c. Resketch the circuit and label the current with the correct direction and values for each resistor. (2 pts) Note: For every wrong direction of a current, wrong value of current, or missing current for each resistor minus 1 pt. d. Find V₁, V₂, V3, and V4 (1 pt each). e. Find P₁, P2, P3, and P4 (1 pt. each).

a. Find the necessary KVL/KCL equations to solve the problem. (2 pts for each equation) b. Compute for 1₁, 12, and 13 (3 pts for each current) c. Resketch the circuit and label the current with the correct direction and values for each resistor. (2 pts) Note: For every wrong direction of a current, wrong value of current, or missing current for each resistor minus 1 pt. d. Find V₁, V₂, V3, and V4 (1 pt each). e. Find P₁, P2, P3, and P4 (1 pt. each).

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ISBN:9781938168000

Author:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

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Chapter20: Electric Current, Resistance, And Ohm's Law

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 70PE: Unreasonable Results (a) What current is needed to transmit 1.00 102 MW of power at 10.0kV? (b)...

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