Question

2 ohm and 6 ohm resistor are connected in parallel with a 12 v battery. find the current in the circuit.

Answer 1

Answer:

two resistors are connected in parallel so resultant resistance is given by

1/R(eq)=1/R1+1/R2

here it will be 1.5 ohm

using ohms law V=IR

so I=V/R = 8A.

Answer 2

8A

Explanation:

R1=2ohm

R2=6ohm

V=12V

I1=V/R1

I1=12/2

I1=6A

I2=V/R2

I2=12/6

I2=2

Total current=I1+I2

=6+2

=8A