an-experimental-setup-consists-of-a-battery-with-an-emf-of-6-0-v-and-three-resis

Question

An experimental setup consists of a battery with an EMF of 6.0 V and three resistors as shown below. Calculate the current passing through the battery and V_A - V_B when the switch is (a) open and b) closed.

Circuit diagram showing a 6.0 V battery and three resistors for Kirchhoff's Junction Rule.

Accepted Answer

Open Switch: 6.0/11.0 A, -36/11 V; Closed Switch: 6.0/5.0 A, 0 V

Answer

Open Switch: 6.0/5.0 A, 36/11 V; Closed Switch: 6.0/11.0 A, 0 V

Answer

Open Switch: 6.0/11.0 A, -36/11 V; Closed Switch: 6.0/5.0 A, 6.0 V

Answer

Open Switch: 6.0/11.0 A, 0 V; Closed Switch: 6.0/5.0 A, 36/11 V