Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 27 - Circuits - Problems - Page 796: 23b

Answer

$0.060~A$

Work Step by Step

To find the potential difference $\Delta V_2$ across $R_2$, we can consider the potential difference counter-clockwise around the loop including resistor $R_2$ and emfs $\mathscr{E}_1$,$\mathscr{E}_2$, and $\mathscr{E}_3$: $6.0~V-5.0~V-4.0~V+\Delta V_2 = 0$ $\Delta V_2 = 3.0~V$ We can find the current $i_2$ in $R_2$: $i_2 = \frac{3.0~V}{50~\Omega} = 0.060~A$
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