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The circuit shown has V=12 V, R1=60, , and R3=4, . The ammeter reads 100 mA. Find the unknown resistance Rx.

  1. 56,
  2. 120,
  3. 184,
  4. 64,

Answer

A. 56,

Solution

Total resistance: RT=V/I= 12 V100 mA=120, . The known resistors total 64, , so Rx=RT-64, =56, .

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