Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 27 - Circuits - Problems - Page 802: 101

Answer

The potential difference across resistance 5 is $~~7.50~V$

Work Step by Step

The equivalent resistance of $R_4$ and $R_5$ in series is $8.00~\Omega$ The current through $R_4$ and $R_5$ is $i = \frac{12.0~V}{8.00~\Omega} = 1.50~A$ We can find the potential difference across $R_5$: $\Delta V = (1.50~A)(5.00~\Omega) = 7.50~V$ The potential difference across resistance 5 is $~~7.50~V$
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