A 17.7-ohm electric blanket, a 25.9-ohm TV, and a 36.8-ohm light bulb are connected in parallel. A difference in potential of 118 volts is applied to the combination. a. What is the equivalent resistance of the circuit? Include units in your answer. b. What is the total current in the circuit? Include units in your answer. c. What is the current through the electric blanket? Include units in your answer

A 17.7-ohm electric blanket, a 25.9-ohm TV, and a 36.8-ohm light bulb are connected in parallel. A difference in potential of 118 volts is applied to the combination. a. What is the equivalent resistance of the circuit? Include units in your answer. b. What is the total current in the circuit? Include units in your answer. c. What is the current through the electric blanket? Include units in your answer

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Chapter21: Circuits And Dc Instruments

Section: Chapter Questions

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