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Chapter 26, Problem 68GP
Suppose that you wish to apply a 0.25-V potential difference between two points on the human body. The resistance is about 1800 Ω, and you only have a 1.5-V battery. How can you connect up one or more resistors to produce the desired voltage?
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Modified Mastering Physics With Pearson Etext -- Standalone Access Card -- For Physics For Scientists & Engineers With Modern Physics (5th Edition)
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