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Homework Statement
Find [itex]R_{eq}[/itex] and [itex]i_0[/itex] in the circuit below.
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/3074/chapter2problem38aw0.jpg
Homework Equations
[tex]v\,=\,i\,R[/tex]
Parallel and series resistor equations.
The Attempt at a Solution
After using the resistor equations to get down to [itex]R_{eq}[/itex], I get the diagram below.
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/3425/chapter2problem38part2xf8.jpg
[tex]v\,=\,i\,R[/tex]
[tex]40\,V\,=\,i_0\,\left(5\Omega\right)[/tex]
[tex]i_0\,=\,\frac{40\,V}{5\Omega}\,=\,8\,A[/tex]
So, [itex]R_{eq}\,=\,10.3\Omega[/itex] and [itex] i_0\,=\,8\,A[/itex]?
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