You set up a simple circuit by connecting two resistors in series with a battery. The resistance of the first is R1 240 2 and the resistance of the second is R, = 321 0. You measure the total current through the battery to be Itotal 0.28 A.

You set up a simple circuit by connecting two resistors in series with a battery. The resistance of the first is R1 240 2 and the resistance of the second is R, = 321 0. You measure the total current through the battery to be Itotal 0.28 A.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

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Chapter29: Direct Current (dc) Circuits

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You set up a simple circuit by connecting two resistors in series with a battery. The resistance of the first
is R1
240 2 and the resistance of the second is R, = 321 0. You measure the total current through
the battery to be Itotal
0.28 A.

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