Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

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Chapter 28 - Fundamentals of Circuits - Exercises and Problems - Page 793: 53

Answer

$I = 3~A$

Work Step by Step

From ground to a point to the left of the $2~\Omega$ resistor, there is a potential increase of 9 V. Therefore, the potential at that point is 9 V. From ground to a point to the right of the $2~\Omega$ resistor, there is a potential increase of 3 V. Therefore, the potential at that point is 3 V. The potential difference across the $2~\Omega$ resistor is $6~V$. We can find the current: $I = \frac{V}{R} = \frac{6~V}{2~\Omega} = 3~A$
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