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A 5.00-ohm resistor, a 10.0-ohm resistor, and a 15.0-ohm resistor are connected in parallel with a battery. The current through the 5.00-ohm resistor is 2.4 amperes.

Calculate the potential difference.
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12.0 V
12.5 V
6.55 V
2.08 V

User Kousei
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I’m not 100% sure but my math says it’s A. 12.0 V



Explanation: 2.4 (amperes) * 5.00 (ohm) = 12.0V
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