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What is the current in a parallel circuit which has two resistors (17.2 ohms and
22.4 ohms) and a power source of 6.0 volts?
ОА.
0.30 amps
OB.
9.8 amps
OC.
0.61 amps
D.
1.2 amps
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Answer 1

Current in a parallel circuit = 0.61 amps (Approx)

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Voltage V = 6 volt

Two resistors = 17.2 , 22.4 in parallel circuit

Find:

Current in a parallel circuit

Computation:

1/R = 1/r1 + 1 / r2

1/R = 1/17.2 + 1 / 22.4

R = 9.73 ohms (Approx)

Current in a parallel circuit = V / R

Current in a parallel circuit = 6 / 9.73

Current in a parallel circuit = 0.61 amps (Approx)