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In the series-parallel circuit shown, V=90 V, R1=6, , R2=40, , and R3=60, . Find the voltage across the parallel combination of R2 and R3.

  1. 72 V
  2. 78.26 V
  3. 18 V
  4. 144 V

Answer

A. 72 V

Solution

IT=3 A and R23=24, , so the parallel voltage is V23=ITR23=(3 A)(24, )=72 V. (Check: V-VR1=90 V-18 V.)

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