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(a)
The current in the EMF in the circuit shown in Figure 17.31.
(a)
Answer to Problem 71E
The current in the EMF in the circuit shown in Figure 17.31 is
Explanation of Solution
The resistor network is shown in Figure 17.31.
The resistances are labelled as
The resistors
The resistor
The resistors
The resistor
The combinations
Write the expression for the current in the EMF.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Therefore, the current in the EMF in the circuit shown in Figure 17.31 is
(b)
The current in the lower
(b)
Answer to Problem 71E
The current in the lower
Explanation of Solution
The lower
Since the lower and upper branches of the network are connected in parallel, the potential difference across both the branches are same and equal to
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Therefore, the current in the lower
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