(a)
Find the equivalent resistance between point A and B.
(a)
Answer to Problem 54P
The equivalent resistance between point A and B is
Explanation of Solution
The sum of individual resistance connected in series and reciprocal of resistance connected in parallel will give the equivalent resistance.
From the given circuit, consider the resistor
The resistor
The resistors
This equivalent resistance is in parallel with the
This resistor is in series with the resistor
This resistance is in parallel with the resistor
Substitute the values of
Conclusion:
Substitute
Therefore, the equivalent resistance between point A and B is
(b)
Find the potential difference across each
(b)
Answer to Problem 54P
The potential difference across each
Explanation of Solution
The two
This resistance is series with the
The current through all the resistor is
Thus,
Then the potential difference across the
Conclusion:
Therefore, the potential difference across each
(c)
Find the current through the resistor of resistance
(c)
Answer to Problem 54P
The current through the resistor of resistance
Explanation of Solution
From the discussion in part b, the current through the resistor
Conclusion:
Therefore, the current through the resistor of resistance
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