Consider the circuit shown below. 30 60 80 24V a. Calculate the equivalent resistance of the system. b. Determine the potential drop across each resistor. c. Determine the current across each of the resistors.

Consider the circuit shown below. 30 60 80 24V a. Calculate the equivalent resistance of the system. b. Determine the potential drop across each resistor. c. Determine the current across each of the resistors.

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6. Consider the circuit shown below.
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3ΩΣ 24V
a. Calculate the equivalent resistance of the system.
b. Determine the potential drop across each resistor.
c. Determine the current across each of the resistors.

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