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A 60.0-V resistor is connected in parallel with a 120.0- resistor. This parallel group is connected in series with a

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A 60.0-V resistor is connected in parallel with a 120.0-Ω resistor. This parallel group is connected in series with a 20.0-Ω resistor. The total combination is connected across a 15.0-V battery. Find
(a) The current and
(b) The power delivered to the 120.0-Ω resistor.

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The circuit diagram is shown at the right We can find the current in the 120 0 resistor by using Ohm…View the full answer


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