2. A resistor of 40 ohms is in series with two resistors A 40 2 and B in parallel. The resistance of A is 100 ohms. The entire series parallel circuit is connected across a 120- Volt supply. Determine (a) Ohms to which resistor B must be adjusted in order that it will take a current of 0.48 A; (b) current in resistor A; (c) voltage across 0.48 A 120 V resistors A and B.

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A resistor of 40 ohms is in series with two resistors A
and B in parallel. The resistance of A is 100 ohms. The
entire series parallel circuit is connected across a 120-
Volt supply.

Determine:

(a) Ohms to which resistor B must be adjusted in order that it will take a current of 0.48 A;

(b) current in resistor A;

(c) voltage across resistors A and B.

2. A resistor of 40 ohms is in series with two resistors A
40 Ω
and B in parallel. The resistance of A is 100 ohms. The
entire series parallel circuit is connected across a 120-
Volt supply. Determine (a) Ohms to which resistor B
must be adjusted in order that it will take a current of
0.48 A; (b) current in resistor A; (c) voltage across
0.48 A
120 V
resistors A and B.
Transcribed Image Text:2. A resistor of 40 ohms is in series with two resistors A 40 Ω and B in parallel. The resistance of A is 100 ohms. The entire series parallel circuit is connected across a 120- Volt supply. Determine (a) Ohms to which resistor B must be adjusted in order that it will take a current of 0.48 A; (b) current in resistor A; (c) voltage across 0.48 A 120 V resistors A and B.
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