PROBLEM 3: Four resistors, R1 = 12 Q, R2 = 15 Q R3 = 10 Q and R4 = 8 Q are connected such that the series combination of R1 and R2 is connected in parallel with the series combination of R3 and R4 .The combination is then connected across a 12 V DC power supply. A. Draw the schematic diagram and label the circuit elements. B. Calculate the equivalent resistance of the circuit. C. Find the total current of the circuit, the voltage across each resistor and the current through each resistor.

PROBLEM 3: Four resistors, R1 = 12 Q, R2 = 15 Q R3 = 10 Q and R4 = 8 Q are connected such that the series combination of R1 and R2 is connected in parallel with the series combination of R3 and R4 .The combination is then connected across a 12 V DC power supply. A. Draw the schematic diagram and label the circuit elements. B. Calculate the equivalent resistance of the circuit. C. Find the total current of the circuit, the voltage across each resistor and the current through each resistor.

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

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