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P 5.2-8 The circuit shown in Figure P 5.2-8 contains an unspecified resistance R. (a) Determine the value of the current i when R = 4 ?. (b) Determine the value of the voltage v when R = 8 ?. (c) Determine the value of R that will cause i = 1 A. (d) Determine the value of R that will cause v = 16 V.

          P 5.2-8 The circuit shown in Figure P 5.2-8 contains an unspecified resistance R.
(a) Determine the value of the current i when R = 4 ?.
(b) Determine the value of the voltage v when R = 8 ?.
(c) Determine the value of R that will cause i = 1 A.
(d) Determine the value of R that will cause v = 16 V.

P 5.2-8 The circuit shown in Figure P 5.2-8 contains an unspecified resistance R.
(a) Determine the value of the current i when R = 4 ?.
(b) Determine the value of the voltage v when R = 8 ?.
(c) Determine the value of R that will cause i = 1 A.
(d) Determine the value of R that will cause v = 16 V.

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University Physics with Modern Physics

Hugh D. Young 14th Edition

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05/03/2023

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The total resistance in the circuit is 40Ω + 20Ω = 60Ω. The voltage across the circuit is 120V. So, the current i can be calculated as: i = V / (R1 + R2) = 120V / (40Ω + 20Ω) i = 120V / 60Ω i = 2A So, when R = 40Ω, the current i is $\boxed{2A}$. (b) When R = Show more…

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P 5.2-8 The circuit shown in Figure P 5.2-8 contains an unspecified resistance R. (a) Determine the value of the current i when R = 4 ̐. (b) Determine the value of the voltage v when R = 8 ̐. (c) Determine the value of R that will cause i = 1 A. (d) Determine the value of R that will cause v = 16 V.