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how in the circuit below the resistors have the following values. r1 = 4.6 ohms, r2 = 6.8 ohms, r3 = 5.3 ohms and r4 = 3.7 ohms. vab = 24v. calculate the current i3 through r3.

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Final answer:

Unable to calculate the current I3 without correct and consistent information regarding the circuit configuration and resistor values. In a series circuit, current is the same throughout and Ohm's law is used to determine it.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the current I3 through resistor R3, we need to understand that in a series circuit, the same current flows through all components. However, without information on how the resistors are connected in the provided scenario (series or parallel), we cannot make a direct calculation. Additionally, the information provided contains inconsistencies and does not correspond to the initial values given for R1, R2, R3, and R4. Therefore, we cannot provide a specific answer to this question without the correct and consistent information regarding the circuit configuration and resistor values.

Normally, if we had a correct series circuit, the total resistance (Rtotal) would be the sum of all individual resistances, and using Ohm's law (V = IR), we could calculate the current I using the formula I = V/Rtotal. This current would be equal across all resistors in a series circuit, including R3.

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