Finding resistance in a vacuum (triode?)

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The discussion focuses on calculating the resistance values R(b) and R(a) in a vacuum triode circuit with a grid bias emf of -8 volts. Given a plate current of 5.6 mA, the calculated values are R(a) = 23.6 kOhms and R(b) = 1.43 kOhms. The problem involves replacing a 25 kOhm load resistor with R(a) and assumes negligible current in the grid circuit. The load line equation V = E - IR is utilized for these calculations.

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Finding resistance in a vacuum (triode??)

Homework Statement



Suppose that we decided to provide the grid bias emf (-8volts) with a grid bias resistor, R(b),
inserted between point B and the cathod. (E(c) is to be removed from the circuit, of course.)
Assume that there is a negleigible current in the grid circuit.
The 25k Ohm load resistor is replaced by a resistor R(a).
If the plate current is still 5.6 mA, what are R(b) and R(a)?
note: it does refer some information from previous problem. There was 8volt battery on
the grid (left part of the circuit) and the current was 5.6 mA (same as here).
R(a) used to be 25k Ohm.
I don't think it matters that much though...
If something from the previous problem needs to be mentioned, let me know.

http://yfrog.com/03vacuumg

answer: (k=1000)
R(a)=23.6k Ohms
R(b)=1.43k Ohms

Homework Equations



load line eq: V=E-IR

The Attempt at a Solution


I really don't know how to set it up in the first place. I spent like 2 hours on this (yes it wasn't a wise decision...^^;;)

I have 1 equation and 2 unknowns...
 
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