Practice Series and Parallel Resistors 1) (a) Find the equivalent resistance between points A and B for the combination of resistors shown. [Answer: 3.0 £2] (b) What is the voltage across each of the 4.0 2 resistors? [Answer: 2 V] (c) What is the current in the 3.0 2 resistor? [Answer: 2.0 A] A 12 V- B 6.0 27 2.0 2 www 4.0 21 ww 3.09 1.092 4.0 92 www 1,0 Ω

Practice Series and Parallel Resistors 1) (a) Find the equivalent resistance between points A and B for the combination of resistors shown. [Answer: 3.0 £2] (b) What is the voltage across each of the 4.0 2 resistors? [Answer: 2 V] (c) What is the current in the 3.0 2 resistor? [Answer: 2.0 A] A 12 V- B 6.0 27 2.0 2 www 4.0 21 ww 3.09 1.092 4.0 92 www 1,0 Ω

Inquiry into Physics

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ISBN:9781337515863

Author:Ostdiek

Publisher:Ostdiek

Chapter7: Electricity

Section: Chapter Questions

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