Answer:
(a) 2.33 A
(b) 15.075 V
Explanation:
From the question,
The total resistance (Rt) = R1+R2 = 3.85+6.47
R(t) = 10.32 ohms.
Applying ohm's law,
V = IR(t)..........equation 1
Where V = Emf of the battery, I = current flowing through the circuit, R(t) = combined resistance of both resistors.
Note: Since both resistors are connected in series, the current flowing through them is the same.
Therefore,
I = V/R(t)............. Equation 2
Given: V = 24 V, R(t) = 10.32 ohms
Substitute these values into equation 2
I = 24/10.32
I = 2.33 A.
Hence the current through R1 = 2.33 A.
V2 = IR2.............. Equation 3
V2 = 2.33(6.47)
V2 = 15.075 V
