Two Identical Resistors of Resistance R = 24 Ω and a Variable

question 32

Multiple Choice

Two identical resistors of resistance R = 24 Ω and a variable resistor R_x are connected to an ideal battery of voltage V as shown in the figure.What should be the value of the variable resistance R_x to make the voltage across the two parallel resistors equal to .

• A)4.0 Ω
• B)24 Ω
• C)8.0 Ω
• D)16 Ω
• E)40 Ω

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