CIRCUIT A 20 ohms resistor is connected in parallel with a resistor R. The parallel combination is then connected in series with a 4-ohm resistor and connected across a 240 volt source. What is the value of R if the power of R is equal to the power taken by the 4-ohm resistor? a. 7.95 ohms b. 8.40 ohms c. 6.87 ohms d. 7.64 ohms

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A 20 ohms resistor is connected in parallel with a resistor R. The parallel combination is then connected in series with a 4-ohm resistor and connected across a 240 volt source. What is the value of R if the power of R is equal to the power taken by the 4-ohm resistor?

a.

7.95 ohms

b.

8.40 ohms

c.

6.87 ohms

d.

7.64 ohms

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