Two resistors with values of 44 Ω and 52 Ω are in parallel. This combination is connected in series with a 10 Ω resistor. The total potential is 120 V. a) What is the equivalent resistance? b) What is the current through each resistor? c) What is the power through each resistor? Remember to include the following when answering these questions: What did you get? (your answer with the correct units and supporting work) How did you get that? (the equation you chose to use to get your answer) Why did you use that? (the concept that supports the use of the equation that you chose to use)

Two resistors with values of 44 Ω and 52 Ω are in parallel. This combination is connected in series with a 10 Ω resistor. The total potential is 120 V. a) What is the equivalent resistance? b) What is the current through each resistor? c) What is the power through each resistor? Remember to include the following when answering these questions: What did you get? (your answer with the correct units and supporting work) How did you get that? (the equation you chose to use to get your answer) Why did you use that? (the concept that supports the use of the equation that you chose to use)

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

1st Edition

ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter29: Direct Current (dc) Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 51PQ

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