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Chapter 17.6, Problem 17.8QQ
For the two resistors shown in Figure 17.12, rank the currents at points a through f from largest to smallest. (a) Ia = Ib > Ie = If > Ic = Id (b) Ia= Ib > Ic = Id > Ie = If (c) Ie = If > Ic = Id > Ia = Ib
Figure 17.12 (Quick Quiz 17.8)
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