In the circuit shown in figure 1, epsilon is equal to 41.0 V, R1= 4 ohms, R2= 6 ohms, and R3= 3 ohms. (D) for the 3 ohm resistor calculate the current through the resistor with S open. (E) what is the potential difference Vabbetween points a and b when the switch S is closed? (F) for the 4 ohm resistor calculate the current through the resistor with S closed. (G) for the 6 ohm resistor calculate the current through the resistor with S closed (H) for the 3 ohm resistor calculate the current through the resistor with S closed. (I) for each resistor, does the current increase or decrease when S is closed?

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In the circuit shown in figure 1, epsilon is equal to 41.0 V, R1= 4 ohms, R2= 6 ohms, and R3= 3 ohms. (D) for the 3 ohm resistor calculate the current through the resistor with S open. (E) what is the potential difference Vabbetween points a and b when the switch S is closed? (F) for the 4 ohm resistor calculate the current through the resistor with S closed. (G) for the 6 ohm resistor calculate the current through the resistor with S closed (H) for the 3 ohm resistor calculate the current through the resistor with S closed. (I) for each resistor, does the current increase or decrease when S is closed? 

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