Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 27 - Circuits - Problems - Page 796: 15

Answer

$R = 8.0~\Omega$

Work Step by Step

When the resistance is $R$: $\mathscr{E} = i~R = (5.0~A)~R$ When the resistance is $R+2.0~\Omega$: $\mathscr{E} = (4.0~A)~(R+2.0~\Omega)$ We can find $R$: $(5.0~A)~R = (4.0~A)~(R+2.0~\Omega)$ $(1.0~A)~R = (4.0~A)~(2.0~\Omega)$ $R = 8.0~\Omega$
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