Question

A 6 ohm a 12 ohm resistor are connected in parallel to a 6v battery. The current from the battery is, a) 0.5 A b) 1.5 A c) 15 A d) 5 A

Answer 1

resistance in parallel :
1/r= 1/r1+ 1/r2
r= 6*12/18
r=4 ohms
v= ir
I=v/r
I= 6/4
1.5 amp