Question

Two resistors, with resistances 5 Ω and 10 Ω are to be connected to a battery of 6V.
a) How will you connect the resistances in each case to obtain
a) minimum current b) maximum current.
b) Calculate the total current in the circuit in two cases.

Answer 1

For maximum current these two should be connected in parallel. Therefore total current drawn by the circuit = V/R = 6/(10/3) =1.8amps.