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What is the current in a circuit that is powered by a 6.0 V battery and

connected in series by a 2.0 Ω resistor and a 12.0 Ω resistor?
A. 0.50 A
B. 3.0 A
C. 84.0 A
D. 0.43 A

User Prima
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Answer:

D. 0.43 A

Step-by-step explanation:

First you will find the total resistance which is

R=R¹+R²

R=2+12

R= 14 ohms

I = V/R

I = CURRENT

V= VOLTAGE

R = RESISTANCE

I= 6/14

I =0.43 A

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