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Homework Statement
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(b) Calculate the potential difference between points a and b.
The Attempt at a Solution
I have solved the circuit using Kirchhoff's laws; I had to solve for the current in the 2 ohm resistor. But I am stuck at this question. I surmised that the potential difference would be using the 2 ohm resistor since we solved for it specifically. I found the potential difference at that resistor, and that yielded the correct answer but I have no clue why. I was wondering if someone could explain this to me? Thanks.