Calculate the voltage and current across resistors
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Your Question:
R1= 1.2 KΩ
R2= 3.3 KΩ
| Item | Resistance (KΩ) | Current (mA) | Voltage, V |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | |||
| R2 | |||
| R3 | |||
| AB | |||
| AC | |||
| BC | |||
| Total |
Calculate the total resistance of the circuit.
Since the resistors are connected in series, the total resistance of the circuit is equal to the sum of the individual resistances:
Ohm's law can be used to calculate the current through the circuit:
I = V / R
Therefore, the current through the circuit is:
I = 9 V / 19.5 KΩ = 0.46 mA
VR is the voltage across the resistor in volts (V)
I is the current through the resistor in amperes (A)
VR3 = I * R3 = 0.46 mA * 15 KΩ = 6.90 V
To calculate the resistance, current, and voltage across AB, AC, and BC:
Therefore, the resistance across AC is:
R_AC = 1 / (1 / 1.2 KΩ + 1 / 3.3 KΩ) = 4.5 KΩ
The current through AC is the sum of the currents through R1 and R2. Therefore, the current through AC is 0.46 mA + 0.46 mA = 0.92 mA.
The current through BC is the sum of the currents through R2 and R3. Therefore, the current through BC is 0.46 mA + 0.46 mA = 0.92 mA.
Conclusion:
The voltage and current across resistors R1, R2, and R3 are as follows:
AB: 1.2 KΩ, 0.46 mA, 0.552 V
AC: 4.5 KΩ, 0.92 mA, 9 V


