An ammeter is used to measure the current flowing through a circuit consisting of only two resistors in series with a D.C. power supply. The power supply is set to 25 Volts. One of the resistors has a resistance of 24 Ohms. If the ammeter measures 0.6 Amps, what is the resistance of the other resistor?

An ammeter is used to measure the current flowing through a circuit consisting of only two resistors in series with a D.C. power supply. The power supply is set to 25 Volts. One of the resistors has a resistance of 24 Ohms. If the ammeter measures 0.6 Amps, what is the resistance of the other resistor?

University Physics Volume 2

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Chapter9: Current And Resistance

Section: Chapter Questions

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