Resistors of 20 Q, 20 Q and 30 Q are connected in parallel. What resistance must be added in series with the combination to obtain a total resistance of 10 Q. If the complete circuit expends a power of 0.36 kW, find the total current flowing. Draw the 5. circuit

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Resistors of 20 Q, 20 Q and 30 Q are connected in parallel. What resistance must
be added in series with the combination to obtain a total resistance of 10 Q. If the
complete circuit expends a power of 0.36 kW, find the total current flowing. Draw the
5.
circuit.
Transcribed Image Text:Resistors of 20 Q, 20 Q and 30 Q are connected in parallel. What resistance must be added in series with the combination to obtain a total resistance of 10 Q. If the complete circuit expends a power of 0.36 kW, find the total current flowing. Draw the 5. circuit.
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