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What is the value of unknown resistor R in Fig. If the voltage drop across the 500Ω resistor is 2.5V? All resistances are in ohms.
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i=2.5500=5mA

VCD=5×103×550

=2.75

Voltage divide rule –

VCD=12×(550||R)550||R+550

2.75=12×550×R550×R+550(R+550)
(2.75)(2R+550)=12R

R=232.69Ω .
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