College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN: 9780134704180

Author: Knight

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Chapter 23, Problem 3CQ

Current I_in flows into three resistors connected together one after the other as shown in Figure Q23.3. The accompanying graph shows the value of the potential as a function of position.

a. Is I_out greater than, less than, or equal to I_in? Explain.

b. Rank in order, from largest to smallest, the three resistances R₁ R₂, and R₃. Explain.

Chapter 23, Problem 3CQ, Current Iin flows into three resistors connected together one after the other as shown in Figure

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