Electric Circuits Fundamentals & Lab Mnl Pk
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Chapter 3, Problem 54P
A certain electrical device has an unknown resistance. You have available a 12 V battery and an ammeter. How would you determine the value of the unknown resistance? Draw the necessary circuit connections.
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Electric Circuits Fundamentals & Lab Mnl Pk
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