In the figure an array of n parallel resistors is connected in series to a resistor and an ideal battery. All the resistors have the same resistance. If an identical resistor were added in parallel to the parallel array, the current through the battery would change by 6.67%. What is the value of n? Number 3R 1 n resistors in parallel R exact number, no tolerance Units No units

In the figure an array of n parallel resistors is connected in series to a resistor and an ideal battery. All the resistors have the same resistance. If an identical resistor were added in parallel to the parallel array, the current through the battery would change by 6.67%. What is the value of n? Number 3R 1 n resistors in parallel R exact number, no tolerance Units No units

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