Schaum's Outline of College Physics, Twelfth Edition (Schaum's Outlines)
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Chapter 28, Problem 35SP
In the circuit shown in Fig. 28-18, the ideal ammeter registers 2.0 A. (a) Assuming XY to be a resistance, find its value. (b) Assuming XY to be a battery (with 2.0-
Fig. 28-18
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Schaum's Outline of College Physics, Twelfth Edition (Schaum's Outlines)
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