Rank in order, from largest to smallest, the currents
The rank in order of currents from largest to smallest
Answer to Problem 1CQ
Solution:
The rank in order of currents from largest to smallest is
Explanation of Solution
Given Info:
Voltage =
Resistance=
Current =
Voltage =
Resistance=
Current =
Voltage =
Resistance=
Current =
Voltage =
Resistance=
Current =
Formula:
Ohm’s law =>
Applying eqn(1) to all the sets, we get
Calculation:
Substituting the given data in eqn(2)
⇒
Substituting the given data in eqn(3)
⇒
Substituting the given data in eqn(4)
⇒
Substituting the given data in eqn(5)
⇒
On comparing the above values, we get the required relation is
Conclusion:
The rank in order of currents from largest to smallest is
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