78.6k views
2 votes
In a parallel circuit, the first resistor has a resistance of 4 Ω and a current of 4 A. The second resistor has a resistance of 8 Ω but the current is unknown. The third resistor has unknown resistance, but the current is 6 A. What is the resistance of the third resistor? A. 1.0 Ω B. 2.0 Ω C. 2.7 Ω D. 12.0 Ω

User IVarun
by
6.1k points

1 Answer

4 votes
voltage across 1st resistor = I x R = 16 volts
thus voltage across 3rd resistor is also 16 volts.

resistance = V/I = 16/6 =2.7 Ω
User Vvnraman
by
5.7k points