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Four equal-value resistors are in series with a 5 V battery, and 2.23 mA are measured. What isthe value of each resistor
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Answer:
560.54 Ω
Explanation:
Applying,
V = IR’…………… Equation 1
Where V = Voltage of the battery, I = currrent, R’ = Total resistance of the resistors
make R’ the subject of the equation
R’ = V/I………… Equation 2
From the question,
Given: V = 5 V, I = 2.23 mA = 2.23×10⁻³ A
Substitute these values into equation 2
R’ = 5/(2.23×10⁻³ )
R’ = 2242.15 Ω
Since the fours resistor are connected in series and they are equal,
Therefore the values of each resistor is
R = R’/4
R = 2242.15/4
R = 560.54 Ω