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The circuit shown has V=100 V and R2=24 k . The ammeter reads 4 mA. Find the unknown resistance Rx.

  1. 25 k
  2. 1 k
  3. 49 k
  4. 2 k

Answer

B. 1 k

Solution

Total resistance: RT=V/I= 100 V4 mA=25 k . The known resistors total 24 k , so Rx=RT-24 k =1 k .

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