
Fundamentals of Electric Circuits
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Author: Charles K Alexander, Matthew Sadiku
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Chapter 2, Problem 79CP
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Find the value of the series-dropping resistor
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For the circuit shown, let V₁ = 12 V, Is1 = 2A, Is2 = 4A, R₁ = 2, R2 = 4, and R3 = 6. Determine the current
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