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Problem 2. Given the following diagram, determine: a) The total current of the circuit b) The voltage drop across the 3.9 kn resistor 251-O C

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Chapter28: Direct-current Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 28.21P: Consider the circuit shown in Figure P28.21 on page 860. (a) Find the voltage across the 3.00-0...

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Problem 2.
Given the following diagram, determine:
a) The total current of the circuit
b) The voltage drop across the 3.9 kn resistor
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Recommendation: Rewrite the circuit as a closed loop and apply KVL.
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