A 5-Ohm, an 10-Ohm, and a 15-Ohm Resistor Are Connected

question 5

Essay

A 5-ohm, an 10-ohm, and a 15-ohm resistor are connected in parallel. The current through the 10-ohm resistor is 5 amperes. Determine the supply voltage. (Assume conductor resistance is negligible.)

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