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When two identical resistors are wired in series to a 10 V battery, the current is 2.5 A. Which of the following is the resistance of each resistor? a. 10 b. 40 C. 2.5 Q d. 20

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter29: Direct Current (dc) Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

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When two identical resistors are wired in series to a 10 V battery, the current is 2.5 A. Which of the
following is the resistance of each resistor?
a.
10
b. 40
C.
2.5 Q
d. 20

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