Given: $V_1 = 55$ volts, $R_1 = \frac{1}{6}$ ohm, $R_2 = \frac{1}{2}$ ohm, $R_3 = \frac{1}{3}$ ohm, and $R_4 = \frac{1}{5}$ ohm. Find the value of $I_y$ (in amperes).
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We can do this by adding up the resistances of each resistor. R_total = R1 + R2 + R3 + R4 R_total = 1/6 + 1/2 + 1/3 + 1/5 To add these fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The least common multiple of 6, 2, 3, and 5 is 30. R_total = (5/30) + (15/30) Show more…
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