College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
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Chapter 22, Problem 12P
The currents through several segments of a wire object are shown in Figure P22.12. What are the magnitudes and directions of the currents IB and IC in segments Band C?
Figure P22.12
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