Which circuit fault do the meter readings in the given figure indicate? The 1 k?

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Which circuit fault do the meter readings in the given figure indicate?
Options
A. The 1 kΩ resistor is shorted.
B. The 4.7 kΩ resistor is shorted.
C. The 2.2 kΩ resistor is shorted.
D. The 3.3 kΩ resistor is shorted.

Correct Answer

The 3.3 kΩ resistor is shorted.

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5. When a Wheatstone bridge is in a balanced condition, the center voltmeter in the bridge will read:
Options
A. twice the source voltage
B. the same as the source voltage
C. zero volts
D. half the source voltage

6. When placed into a circuit, how are electronic components usually connected?
Options
A. positive terminal to positive terminal
B. in parallel
C. as a combination of series and parallel
D. in series

7. In a series?parallel circuit, individual component power dissipations are calculated using:
Options
A. individual component parameters
B. a percent of the voltage division ratio squared
C. total current squared multiplied by the resistor values
D. a percent of the total power depending on resistor ratios

9. What is the power dissipated by R1, R2, and R3?
Options
A. P1 = 0.13 W, P2 = 0.26 W, P3 = 0.12 W
B. P1 = 0.26 W, P2 = 0.52 W, P3 = 0.23 W
C. P1 = 0.52 W, P2 = 0.92 W, P3 = 0.46 W
D. P1 = 1.04 W, P2 = 1.84 W, P3 = 0.92 W

10.

In the given circuit, what is R_UNK equal to if R_V must be adjusted to 1,232 Ω in order to balance the bridge?
Options
A. 220 Ω
B. 6,899 Ω
C. 1,232 Ω
D. More information is needed in order to find R_UNK.

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