For the Circuit Shown in the Figure, R₁ = 5

question 14

Short Answer

For the circuit shown in the figure, R₁ = 5.6 Ω, R₂ = 5.6 Ω, R₃ = 14 Ω, and ε = 6.0 V, and the battery is ideal.
(a) What is the equivalent resistance across the battery?
(b) Find the current through each resistor.

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