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Chapter 19 Problem 79

Question

A power supply has a fixed output voltage of 12.0 V, but you need \(V_\mathrm{T}=3.5~ \mathrm V\) output for an experiment.

\((a)\) Using the voltage divider shown in Fig. 19–78, what should \(R_2\) be if \(R_1\) is 14.5 \(\Omega\)?

\((b)\) What will the terminal voltage \(V_\mathrm{T}\) be if you connect a load to the 3.5-V output, assuming the load has a resistance of 7.0 \(\Omega\)?

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The first step in solving 19 problem number 79 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: A power supply has a fixed output voltage of 12.0 V, but you need \(V_\mathrm{T}=3.5~ \mathrm V\) output for an experiment. \((a)\) Using the voltage divider shown in Fig. 19–78, what should \(R_2\) be if \(R_1\) is 14.5 \(\Omega\)? \((b)\) What will the terminal voltage \(V_\mathrm{T}\) be if you connect a load to the 3.5-V output, assuming the load has a resistance of 7.0 \(\Omega\)?
From the textbook chapter DC Circuits you will find a few key concepts needed to solve this.

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Title Physics: Principles with Applications 7 
Author Douglas C. Giancoli
ISBN 9780321625922

A power supply has a fixed output voltage of 12.0 V, but

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