DP 2-2 Specify the resistance R in Figure DP 2-2 so that both of the following conditions are satisfied:

1.         v > 40 V.

2.         The power absorbed by the resistor is less than 15 W.

 

Hint: There is no guarantee that specifications can always be satisfied.

 

Figure DP 2-2

 

A simple series circuit so we can find voltage from

 

 

So

 

Power found by

 

so

 

These conditions cannot be both satisfied, since no resistance can be > 20 and < 3.75

 

No resistance can satisfy both conditions !!

 

 

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