Find the Constant of Proportionality for the Stated Conditions $E$ Varies Jointly With

question 18

Multiple Choice

Find the constant of proportionality for the stated conditions: $E$ varies jointly with $I$ and $R$ , and when $E$ $= 3,600 , R = 50$ and $\mathrm { I } = 9$ .

• A) \(\quad k = - 3,600\)
• B) \(\quad k = 3,600\)
• C) \(\quad k = 8\)
• D) \(\quad k = 9\)
• E) \(k = - 8\)

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