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Question 2 of 10

What is the current in the 10.0 2 resistor?
10.00
w
120.0 V
20.00
w
30.00
A. 10.0 A
B. 12.0 A
C. 0.0833 A
O D. 2.00 A

Question 2 of 10 What is the current in the 10.0 2 resistor? 10.00 w 120.0 V 20.00 w-example-1
User RunHolt
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Answer:

2.00 A

Step-by-step explanation:

Total resistance = 10 + 20 + 30 = 60 ohms

Potential difference (V) = 120volts

Current (I) =?

from Ohms law V = IR

==> I = V/R = 120/60 = 2 A

Note: for resistors in series equal amount of electric current flows through the circuit

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