A resistor rated at 220 kn is connected across two D cell batteries (each 1.50 V) in series, with a total voltage of 3.00 V. The manufacturer advertises that their resistors are within 5% of the rated value. What are the possible minimum current and maximum current through the resistor (in μA)?

A resistor rated at 220 kn is connected across two D cell batteries (each 1.50 V) in series, with a total voltage of 3.00 V. The manufacturer advertises that their resistors are within 5% of the rated value. What are the possible minimum current and maximum current through the resistor (in μA)?

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A resistor rated at 220 kn is connected across two D cell batteries (each 1.50 V) in series, with a total voltage of 3.00 V.
The manufacturer advertises that their resistors are within 5% of the rated value. What are the possible minimum current
and maximum current through the resistor (in μA)?

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