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Objective 5—Understand how a Wheatstone bridge is used to measure resistanceThe bridge cir...

Objective 5—Understand how a Wheatstone bridge is used to measure resistance

The bridge circuit shown is balanced when R1 = 100 Ω, R2 = 1000 Ω, and R3 = 150 Ω.

The bridge is energized from a 5 V dc source.

a) What is the value of Rx?
b) Suppose each bridge resistor is capable of dissipating 250 mW. Can the bridge be left in the balanced state without exceeding the power-dissipating capacity of the resistors, thereby damaging the bridge?

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