Question

A 10Ω and a 15Ω resistor are connected in series across a 110V potential difference. (Can you find them) please help

A) what is the total resistance of the circuit?

B) what is the current through each resistor?

C) what is the voltage drop across each resistor

Answer 1

Answer:

(A) The total resistance of the circuit is 25 Ω

(B) The current through each resistor is 4.4 A

(C) For 10Ω: Potential drop = 44 V

     For 15Ω: Potential drop = 66 V

Explanation:

Given;

potential difference, V = 110V

resistors in series, = 10Ω and a 15Ω

(A) The total resistance of the circuit is calculated as follows;

Rt = 10Ω + 15Ω = 25Ω

(B) The current through each resistor;

Same current will flow through the two resistors since they are in series.

I = V/Rt

I = 110 / 25

I = 4.4 A

(C) The voltage drop across each resistor;

For 10Ω: Potential drop = IR₁ = 4.4 x 10 = 44 V

For 15Ω: Potential drop = IR₂ = 4.4 x 15 = 66 V