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Resistances of
PHYSICS · Multi-part · A Level · Physics · Electricity · Electricity
Problem
Resistances of
2.5
Ω
2.5\,\Omega
2.5
Ω
,
4
Ω
4\,\Omega
4
Ω
and
5.5
Ω
5.5\,\Omega
5.5
Ω
are connected in series across a
12
V
12\,\text{V}
12
V
supply. (a) Determine the equivalent resistance of the combination. (b) Calculate the potential difference across the
5.5
Ω
5.5\,\Omega
5.5
Ω
resistor.
Related theory
Ohm's Law
Ohm's Law (Macroscopic)
Resistors in Series
Resistor Networks
Ohm's law, V-I graphs and ohmic/non-ohmic conductors
Current Electricity
Combination of resistances
Electricity
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