The resistance of the resistors in the below circuit are given as R=4 0 and R'-6 0. If the electromotive force of the battery is e=60 V, find a) The current flowing through the battery and the current through each resistor, when the switch S is open. wwm. www b) The current flowing through the battery and the current through each resistor, when the switch S is closed Neglect the internal resistance of the battery. R' S R' R

The resistance of the resistors in the below circuit are given as R=4 0 and R'-6 0. If the electromotive force of the battery is e=60 V, find a) The current flowing through the battery and the current through each resistor, when the switch S is open. wwm. www b) The current flowing through the battery and the current through each resistor, when the switch S is closed Neglect the internal resistance of the battery. R' S R' R

An Introduction to Physical Science

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305079137

Author:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Publisher:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Chapter8: Electricity And Magnetism

Section8.3: Simple Electric Circuits And Electrical Safety

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