PROBLEM 3: Four resistors, R1 = 12 Q, R2 = 15 Q R3 = 10 Q and R4 = 8 Q are connected such that the series combination of R1 and R2 is connected in parallel with the series combination of R3 and R4 .The combination is then connected across a 12 V DC power supply. A. Draw the schematic diagram and label the circuit elements. B. Calculate the equivalent resistance of the circuit. C. Find the total current of the circuit, the voltage across each resistor and the current through each resistor.

PROBLEM 3: Four resistors, R1 = 12 Q, R2 = 15 Q R3 = 10 Q and R4 = 8 Q are connected such that the series combination of R1 and R2 is connected in parallel with the series combination of R3 and R4 .The combination is then connected across a 12 V DC power supply. A. Draw the schematic diagram and label the circuit elements. B. Calculate the equivalent resistance of the circuit. C. Find the total current of the circuit, the voltage across each resistor and the current through each resistor.

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Chapter28: Direct-current Circuits

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Problem 28.21P: Consider the circuit shown in Figure P28.21 on page 860. (a) Find the voltage across the 3.00-0...

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PROBLEM 3:
Four resistors, R1 = 12 Q, R2 = 15 Q R3 = 10 Q and R4 = 8 Q are connected such that the
series combination of R1 and R2 is connected in parallel with the series combination of
R3 and R4 .The combination is then connected across a 12 V DC power supply.
A. Draw the schematic diagram and label the circuit elements.
B. Calculate the equivalent resistance of the circuit.
C. Find the total current of the circuit, the voltage across each resistor and the current
through each resistor.

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