Principles Of Electric Circuits
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780134879482
Author: Floyd, Thomas L.
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 3, Problem 14P
Does the graph in Problem 13 indicate a linear relationship between voltage and current? Explain.
13. Plot a graph of current versus voltage for voltage values ranging from 10 V to 100 V in 10 V steps for each of the following resistance values:
- a. 1.0 Ω
- b. 5.0 Ω
- c. 20 Ω
- d. 100 Ω
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