
Thinking Like an Engineer: An Active Learning Approach (4th Edition)
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Author: Elizabeth A. Stephan, David R. Bowman, William J. Park, Benjamin L. Sill, Matthew W. Ohland
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Chapter 12, Problem 10RQ
- 10.
You have three resistors. You conduct several tests and determine the following data .
Choose one correct resistor or resistor combination that will meet the following criteria as closely as possible. Assume you have one of each resistor available for use. List the resistor or resistor combination and the resulting resistor constant.
- a. You want the resistor or resistor system to provide approximately 20 amperes when met with 120 volts.
- b. You want the resistor or resistor system to provide approximately 46 amperes when met with 30 volts.
- c. You want the resistor or resistor system to provide approximately 15 amperes when met with 120 volts .
- d. You want the resistor or resistor system to provide approximately 33 amperes when met with 45 volts.
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