Problem 5 The figure below shows a circuit consisting of three ideal batteries and four resistors. The batteries have emfs E! = 2.0V and E,-E, 4.0 V. The resistances are R1 = 1.0 Ω and R2 = 2.0 Ω. Ri R2 (a) What is the current (magnitude and direction) in each battery? (b) What is the potential difference Va V, between the points a and b indicated in the figure?

Problem 5 The figure below shows a circuit consisting of three ideal batteries and four resistors. The batteries have emfs E! = 2.0V and E,-E, 4.0 V. The resistances are R1 = 1.0 Ω and R2 = 2.0 Ω. Ri R2 (a) What is the current (magnitude and direction) in each battery? (b) What is the potential difference Va V, between the points a and b indicated in the figure?

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Chapter27: Direct-current Circuits

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Problem 15P: Four resistors are connected to a battery as shown in Figure P27.15. (a) Determine the potential...

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