In this section of a circuit, a current of 5.0 A flows across R1. Find the potential difference between point a and point b. Let R1 = 3.0 ohm, R2 = 8.0 ohm, and R3 = 10.0 ohm.
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Answer 1
Answer:

B) 37 V

The potential difference between point a and point b is equal to 37 V

Explanation:

The potential difference across a and b can be calculated by finding the equivalent resistance of the resistors R1, R2 and R3 and then by applying Ohm's law.

Given:

R1 = 3.0 Ω

R2 = 8.0 Ω

R3 = 10.0

Current = I = 5 A

To calculate equivalent resistance of the circuit:

R2 and R3 are connected in parallel configuration. The equivalent resistance of R2 and R3 can be calculated as

(1)/(R_p) =(1)/(R_2) + (1)/(R_3) \n\n(1)/(R_p)=(1)/(8) + (1)/(10)= (5+4)/(40) = (9)/(40) \n\n (1)/(R_p)=(9)/(40) \n\nR_p=(40)/(9)\ ohms

Resistance R1 is in series with Rp. The equivalent series resistance is calculated as

R_s = R1+R_p = 3+(40)/(9)= (27+40)/(9) = (67)/(9) = 7.44\ ohms

Thus the given 3 resistor circuit can be written as an equivalent resistance Rs equal to 7.44 Ω through which current I passes.

By Ohm's law;

If V is the potential difference between a and b

Potential difference across points a and b = Current flowing through the circuit × Resistance between points a and b

V = I* R_s = 5* 7.44 = 37.2\ V

37.2 V ≈ 37 V

Therefore, the potential difference between point a and point b is equal to 37 V

Answer 2
Answer:

Answer:

Explanation:

37V


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sodium chloride is an ion. ions have high melting points.

D is true because as i have mentioned above , ions will conduct electricity when dissolved in water / aqueous or molten.......... HOPE IT HELPED !!!!!!

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Write the formula on the wall:

                                   °F  =  (9/5) °C  +  32°

A).  Convert 35° C        °F  =  (9/5)(35°) + 32°

(9/5)(35) = 63              °F  =      63°      + 32°

                                     °F  =  95°
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B).  Convert 80°F to °C 
                         The formula:    °F  =  (9/5) °C  +  32°

°F = 80                                     80  =  (9/5)°C  +  32

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C).  Convert 15°C to °F.
                         The formula:    °F  =  (9/5) °C  +  32°

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