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24 volts is applied to a series circuit that has a 160, 100, 82, and 120 ohm resistors within the circuit. What is the current flow through the circuit

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Answer:

0.0519480519 A

Step-by-step explanation:

First find equivalent resistance:

R series = R1 + R2 + R3 ...


R_(eq) = 160+100+82+120=462ohms

Now calculate current:

V = IR


I = (V)/(R)


I= (24)/(462) = 0.0519480519 A

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