Questions
1. Three resistors of resistance 15 ?, 21 ? and 110 ? are connected in a series.
a. Calculate the equivalent resistance of the circuit.
b. If the resistors are connected in parallel, what would the equivalent resistance be?
c. In part "b", if the above circuit was connected to a 6.0 V supply, what current would leave the battery?
d. In part "c", what would the current be through the 21 ? resistor?
2. A voltmeter connected across the ends of a toaster indicates a potential difference of 120 V. If an ammeter shows a current through the toaster of 3.0 A, what is the resistance of the toaster?
3. Find R3, I1, I2, I4, I5, and I6. Hint: Replace two sets of parallel resistors with two equivalent resistors.
4. Check the power rating for your hair dryer. What is it? If you take 15 minutes to dry your hair and the cost of electricity is 12" per kWh, what did it cost?