For the circuit shown in the figure, calculate the following. (Assume ? = 8.34 V and R = 6.18 ?.) 12.0 V 4.00 ? b 2.00 ? a ? R (a) the current in the 2.00-? resistor (Enter the magnitude.) A (b) the potential difference between points a and b, ?V = Vb - Va V
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00-ohm resistor using the values obtained in the Explanation. Given: $I_1 = 1.535 A$ $I_2 = 13.395 A$ Using Kirchhoff's voltage law in the loop containing the 2.00-ohm resistor: $8.34 - 6.18I_2 - 2I_2 - 2I_1 = 0$ Substitute the values of $I_1$ and $I_2$: $8.34 - Show more…
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