Supplementary Problems

29.7 For the circuit shown in Fig. 29-6, and the current in the 0.96- resistor and the terminal voltages of the
batteries. Ans. 5.0 A, 4.8 V, 4.8 V

29.8 For the network shown in Fig. 29-7, determine (a) the three currents I1, I2, and I3, and (b) the terminal
voltages of the three batteries. Ans. (a) I1 ˆ 2 A, I2 ˆ 1 A, I3 ˆ À3 A; (b) V16 ˆ 14 V, V4 ˆ 3:8 V,
V10 ˆ 8:5 V

Fig. 29-6 Fig. 29-7

29.9 Refer back to Fig. 29-5. If the voltmeter reads 16.0 V (with point b at the higher potential) and I2 ˆ 0:20 A,
®nd e, R and the ammeter reading. Ans. 14.6 V, 0.21 , 12 A

29.10 Find I1, I2, I3, and the potential di€ erence between point b to point e in Fig. 29-8. Ans. 2.0 A, À8:0 A,
6.0 A, À13:0 V

Fig. 29-8 Fig. 29-9

29.11 In Fig. 29-9, R ˆ 10:0 and e ˆ 13 V. Find the readings of the ideal ammeter and voltmeter.
Ans. 8.4 A, 27 V with point a positive

29.12 In Fig. 29-9, the voltmeter reads 14 V (with point a at the higher potential) and the ammeter reads 4.5 A.
Find e and R. Ans. e ˆ 0, R ˆ 3:2