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Two resistors, R1 = 25.0 ohms and

R2 = 64.0 ohms, are connected in
parallel. R1 has a 0.200 A current
flowing through it. What is the current
through R2?

Two resistors, R1 = 25.0 ohms and R2 = 64.0 ohms, are connected in parallel. R1 has-example-1

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Answer: 0.078

Step-by-step explanation:

Given variables:

R1 = 25.0 , R2 = 64.0 , I1 = 0.200

Step 1: find V

0.200 = v/25

0.200 * 25 = v

5 = v

Step 2: Solve for I2

I = V/R

I = 5/64

I = 0.078125

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