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A loop circuit has a resistance of R1 and a current of 1.9 A. The current is reduced to
1.6 A when an additional 4.8 Ω resistor is
added in series with R1.
What is the value of R1? Assume the internal resistance of the source of emf is zero.
Answer in units of Ω.
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