ake three resistors.R1=25 ohms, R2=17 ohms and R3 = 3 ohms. Let V0 = 30 V. Now, connect the resistors as shown in the figure, and connect them to the power supply. Record the voltage across each resistor, using the voltmeter. a. Are the voltages V1, V2 and V3 equal to each other? Why or why not? b. Calculate the total voltage V = V1 + V2 + V3. Explain why it has the value it does. c. Use Ohm’s law to calculate the current through each resistor.

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Take three resistors.R1=25 ohms, R2=17 ohms and R3 = 3 ohms. Let V0 = 30 V. Now, connect the resistors as shown in the figure, and connect them to the power supply. Record the voltage across each resistor, using the voltmeter.

a. Are the voltages V1, V2 and V3 equal to each other? Why or why not?

b. Calculate the total voltage V = V1 + V2 + V3. Explain why it has the value it does.

c. Use Ohm’s law to calculate the current through each resistor.

d. Calculate the effective resistance of the circuit.

e. Construct another circuit by replacing the 3 resistors with the single effective resistance.

 

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