Three resistors of 40 Ω, 60 Ω and 120 Ω are connected in parallel, and in this parallel group is connected in series with 15 Ω and 25 Ω.  The whole system is then connected to a 120V source.  Determine  a)  the current in the 25 Ω  b)  the potential drop in the parallel group,   c)  the potential drop in the 25 Ω   d)  the current in the 60 Ω    e)  the current in the 40 Ω

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Three resistors of 40 Ω, 60 Ω and 120 Ω are connected in parallel, and in this parallel group is connected in series with 15 Ω and 25 Ω.  The whole system is then connected to a 120V source.  Determine  a)  the current in the 25 Ω  b)  the potential drop in the parallel group,   c)  the potential drop in the 25 Ω   d)  the current in the 60 Ω    e)  the current in the 40 Ω

 

 

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