In the circuit below, i = 4.0 Amps, R1 = 5.8Ω and R2 = 3.5Ω. Find Vs in Volts to 2dp.

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We start by identifying the circuit configuration: the current i from the source splits between two parallel resistors R1 and R2, whose combined effect is the parallel resistance seen by the source.

Step 1: Compute the equivalent resistance of R1 and R2 in parallel.
R1 = 5.8 Ω, R2 = 3.5 Ω.
R_eq = (R1 * R2) / (R1 + R2) = (5.8 × 3.5) / (5.8 + 3.5) = 20.3 / 9.3 ≈ 2.184 Ω.

Step 2: Use Ohm's law for the source: Vs = i × R_eq, since the source voltage drives the entire parallel network.
Given i = 4.0 A,
Vs = 4.0 A × 2.184 Ω ≈ 8.736 V.

Step 3: Round to two decimal places as requested. 8.736 V rounds to 8.74 V (to 2 dp).

If you compare with the provided answer (8.73 V), the slight difference likely comes from intermediate rounding during the parallel calculation. The exact figure 2.184 approximately leads to 8.736 V, i.e., about 8.74 V when rounded to two decimals.

In the circuit below, i = 4.0 Amps, R1 = 5.8Ω and R2 = 3.5Ω. Find Vs in Volts to 2dp.

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In the circuit below, i = 4.0 Amps, R1 = 5.8Ω and R2 = 3.5Ω. Find Vs in Volts to 2dp.

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