College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321879721
Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 23, Problem 30MCQ
What is the current in the circuit of Figure Q23.30?
A. 1.0 A
B. 1.7 A
C. 2.5 A
D. 4.2 A
Figure Q23.30
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Chapter 23 Solutions
College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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