Three resistors of 50 ohms, 100 ohms, and an unknown resistance R are connected in parallel and the combination is connected to a 25-V source. If the total current delivered by the source of 1 A, determine the current in amperes in the 100-ohm resistor.

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Three resistors of 50 ohms, 100 ohms, and an unknown resistance R are connected in parallel and the combination is connected to a 25-V source. If the total
current delivered by the source of 1 A, determine the current in amperes in the 100-ohm resistor.
Transcribed Image Text:Three resistors of 50 ohms, 100 ohms, and an unknown resistance R are connected in parallel and the combination is connected to a 25-V source. If the total current delivered by the source of 1 A, determine the current in amperes in the 100-ohm resistor.
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