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If a 9 V battery is connect to a 4 ohm resistor, what is the current?

O2.3 A
O 36 A
O 0.44 A
5 A

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Answer: Given data

The resistance of the first resistor is R1 = 4 ohm

The resistance of the second resistor is R2 = 5 ohm

The potential difference of the battery is V = 9 V

The resistors are connected in series. The expression for the equivalent resistance is given as:

The expression for the current in the 4-ohm resistor is given as:

Thus, the magnitude of the current flows through the 4-ohm resistor is 1 A.

Step-by-step explanation: