University Physics, Volume 2 - Technology Update Custom Edition for Texas A&M - College Station, 2/e
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Chapter 26, Problem 26.2E
A machine part has a resistor X protruding from an opening in the side. This resistor is connected to three other resistors, as shown in Fig. F26.2. An ohmmeter connected across a and b reads 2.00 Ω. What is the resistance of X?
Figure E26.2
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University Physics, Volume 2 - Technology Update Custom Edition for Texas A&M - College Station, 2/e
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