Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 27 - Circuits - Problems - Page 798: 46b

Answer

$R_2 = 4000~\Omega$

Work Step by Step

On the graph, when $R_3 = 0$, the current is $6.0~mA$ In this case, $R_3$ acts like an ordinary wire so none of the current will flow through $R_2$. We can find $R_1$: $R_1 = \frac{\mathscr{E}}{i}$ $R_1 = \frac{12~V}{6.0~mA}$ $R_1 = 2000~\Omega$ As $R_3 \to \infty$, none of the current will flow through $R_3$; all of the current will flow through $R_1$ and then $R_2$ We can find $R_2$: $R_1+R_2 = \frac{\mathscr{E}}{i}$ $R_1+R_2 = \frac{12~V}{2.0~mA}$ $R_1+R_2 = 6000~\Omega$ $R_2 = 6000~\Omega - 2000~\Omega$ $R_2 = 4000~\Omega$
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