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3. Using the laws of circuit theory, solve for RT, IT, V₁, V₂, and V3.

3. Using the laws of circuit theory, solve for RT, IT, V₁, V₂, and V3.-example-1

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Using the laws of circuit theory: RT = 8.6 kΩ, IT = 1.044 mA, V1 = 4.91 V, V2 = 1.25 V and V3 = 2.83 V

Here are the solutions to the circuit problem in the image, using the laws of circuit theory:

Total resistance (RT):

The total resistance in a series circuit is the sum of the individual resistances. Therefore,

RT = R1 + R2 + R3

= 4700 Ω + 1.2 kΩ + 2700 Ω

= 8600 Ω.

Total current (IT):

Ohm's law states that the current through a resistor is equal to the voltage across the resistor divided by the resistance. In this case, the voltage across the entire circuit is VT = 9 V. Therefore, the total current is IT = VT / RT

= 9 V / 8600 Ω

= 0.001044 A.

Voltage across each resistor:

The voltage across each resistor is equal to the current through the resistor multiplied by the resistance. Therefore:

V1 = IT * R1 = 0.001044 A * 4700 Ω = 4.91 V

V2 = IT * R2 = 0.001044 A * 1200 Ω = 1.25 V

V3 = IT * R3 = 0.001044 A * 2700 Ω = 2.83 V

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