- Determine the amount of current flow through R2 with the following component parameters. VS1 = 10 V, VS2 = 3 V, R1 = 2 k, R2 = 3 k, and R3 = 700
A)1.37mA
B)0 A
C)5.3 mA
D)1 mA

Question

- Determine the amount of current flow through R2 with the following component parameters. VS1 = 10 V, VS2 = 3 V, R1 = 2 k, R2 = 3 k, and R3 = 700
A)1.37mA 
B)0 A 
C)5.3 mA 
D)1 mA

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The circuit is a series circuit with total resistance R_total = R1 + R2 + R3 = 2k + 3k + 700 = 5.7k ohms. The total voltage is VS1 - VS2 = 10V - 3V = 7V. Using Ohm's Law, I = V/R, the current through R2 is I = 7V / 5.7k ohms = 1.23 mA.

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