Principles Of Electric Circuits
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ISBN: 9780134879482
Author: Floyd, Thomas L.
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 3, Problem 33P
A 6 V source is connected to a 100 Ω resistor by two 12 ft lengths of 18 gauge copper wire. The total resistance is the resistance of both wires added to the 100 Ω resistor. Determine the following:
- a. Current
- b. Resistor voltage drop
- c. Voltage drop across each length of wire
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