FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICS - EXTENDED
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Chapter 27, Problem 15P
ILW The current in a single-loop circuit with one resistance R is 5.0 A. When an additional resistance of 2.0 Ω is inserted in series with R, the current drops to 4.0 A. What is R?
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FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICS - EXTENDED
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