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What value of resistor will be needed to produce the current of 100mA when a voltage of 12V is applied across the resistor?
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∙ 12y ago
R = E/I = (12)/(0.1) = 120 ohms
(Make it a big one. It dissipates I2R = 0.01 x 120 = 1.2 watts.)
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