Math Problem Statement

calculate the voltage drop across resistor 4 = E4, given the following values: (Provide your answer in base units with 2 decimals)

Resistor 1 = 1,442Ω,

Resistor 2 = 1,229Ω,

Resistor 3 = 750Ω,

Resistor 4 = 1,381Ω,

Resistor 5 = 391Ω, and

Source  voltage ET = 175V

Calculate the voltage drop across resistor 4 = E4, given the following values: Resistor 1 = 1,442Ω, Resistor 2 = 1,229Ω, Resistor 3 = 750Ω, Resistor 4 = 1,381Ω, Resistor 5 = 391Ω, and Source voltage ET = 175V

Solution

The voltage drop across resistor R4R_4 is approximately 27.94V27.94 \, \text{V}.

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Tip: In a parallel circuit, the voltage drop across all components in parallel remains the same.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Ohm's Law
Series and Parallel Circuits
Voltage Division

Formulas

Ohm's Law: V = IR
Total Resistance in Series: R_total = R1 + R2 + ...
Total Resistance in Parallel: 1/R_total = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + ...
Voltage Divider Rule: V_x = (R_x / R_total) * V_total

Theorems

Ohm's Law
Kirchhoff's Voltage Law

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12