FIGURE 26-26 -In Fig. 26-26 Two Identical Resistors of Resistance R =

question 36

Multiple Choice

FIGURE 26-26
-In Fig. 26-26 two identical resistors of resistance R = 24Ω, and a variable resistor R_x are connected to a battery of voltage V as shown. What should be the value of the variable resistance R_x to make the voltage across the two parallel resistor equal to V/ 5?

• A)4 Ω
• B)24 Ω
• C)8 Ω
• D)16 Ω
• E)40 Ω

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