Question

(c) the p.d. across the 6 S resistor
20. Ap.d. of 6 V is applied to two resistors of 3 12 and 6 12 connected in parallel, Calculate
(a) the combined resistance
(b) the current flowing in the main circuit
(c) the current flowing in the 3 2 resistor.
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Answer 1

Answer:

V = 6V

R1 = 3 ohm, R2 = 6 ohm (in parallel)

(a) Combined resistance,

1/R = 1/R1 + 1/R2

1/R = 1/3 + 1/6 = 3/6 = 1/2

R = 2 ohm

(b) Current flowing in the main circuit, I = V/R = 6/2 = 3 A

(c) Current flowing in 3 ohm resistor = V/R1 = 6/3 = 2 A

Explanation:

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