Four resistors having resistances of 20 ?, 40 ?, 60 ?, and 80 ? are connected in series across an ideal 50-V dc source. What is the current through each resistor? Please show all steps! A) 0.25 A B) 0.75 A C) 0.50 A D) 4.0 A E) 2.0 A

Four resistors having resistances of 20 ?, 40 ?, 60 ?, and 80 ? are connected in series across an ideal 50-V dc source. What is the current through each resistor? Please show all steps! A) 0.25 A B) 0.75 A C) 0.50 A D) 4.0 A E) 2.0 A

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Four resistors having resistances of 20 ?, 40 ?, 60 ?, and 80 ? are connected in series across an ideal 50-V dc source. What is the current through each resistor? Please show all steps!

A) 0.25 A

B) 0.75 A

C) 0.50 A

D) 4.0 A

E) 2.0 A

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