When the series combination of R1 ans R2 is connected across a 30V source, the current drawn is 10A. If R2 is replaced by R3, the current becomes 12A. The three resistors is series draws 6A. what is the resistance of R1? a. 9 ohms b. 3 ohms c.

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When the series combination of R1 ans R2 is connected across a 30V source, the current drawn is 10A. If R2 is replaced by R3, the current becomes 12A. The three resistors is series draws 6A. what is the resistance of R1?

a.

9 ohms

b.

3 ohms

c.

6 ohms

d.

1/3 ohms

 

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