Given that R1 = 100 ohms, R2 = 250 ohms, R3 = 350 ohms, and R4 = 100 ohms, how would you find the following for the current pictured? I think I've gotten parts a and b, but I really need to be able to understand. I've never taken a physics class before. Thank you!

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Given that R1 = 100 ohms, R2 = 250 ohms, R3 = 350 ohms, and R4 = 100 ohms, how would you find the following for the current pictured? I think I've gotten parts a and b, but I really need to be able to understand. I've never taken a physics class before. Thank you! 

 

a. What is the total or equivalent resistance of the circuit?
b. What is the total current provided by the voltage source?
c. What is the current through each individual resistor?
d. What is the voltage drop across each individual resistor?
R₁
24V
R₂
R39383
R4
81
Transcribed Image Text:a. What is the total or equivalent resistance of the circuit? b. What is the total current provided by the voltage source? c. What is the current through each individual resistor? d. What is the voltage drop across each individual resistor? R₁ 24V R₂ R39383 R4 81
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