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The current in a simple series cirucit is 5A. When an additional resistance of `2Omega` is introduced, the current is reduced to 4A. Calculate the resistance of the original circuit. Assume that the applied potential difference is the same in both the cases.

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To solve the problem, we will use Ohm's Law, which states that \( V = I \times R \), where \( V \) is the voltage, \( I \) is the current, and \( R \) is the resistance. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Initial Conditions**: - The initial current \( I_1 = 5 \, \text{A} \). - Let the original resistance be \( R \). - The voltage across the circuit can be expressed as: ...
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