Physics: Principles with Applications
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Author: Douglas C. Giancoli
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Chapter 19, Problem 18P
(a) Determine the equivalent resistance of the “ladder” of equal 175-? resistors shown in Fig. 19-49. In other words, what resistance would an ohmmeter read if connected between points A and B? (b) What is the current through each of the three resistors on the left if a 50.0-V battery is connected between points A and B?
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