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A parallel network consist of three resistors 4 ohm, 8 ohm and 16 ohm .If the current in 8 ohm resistor is 3 A then what are the currents in other resistors
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A parallel network consist of three resistors 4 ohm, 8 ohm and 16 ohm .If the current in 8 ohm resistor is 3 A then what are the currents in other resistors

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If the resistors are in parallel they must all experience the same voltage drop.

R * I = V

8 * 3 = 24 V (if i is 3 amps)

24V / 4 ohm = 6 amps

24V / 16 ohm = 1.5 amps

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