In a circuit, two resistors R₁ = 4 and R₂ = 6 are connected in parallel across a 12 V battery of negligible — JEE Physics
In a circuit, two resistors $R_1 = 4\ \Omega$ and $R_2 = 6\ \Omega$ are connected in parallel across a 12 V battery of negligible internal resistance. Find the current through each resistor and total current.
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SSitaKhadka16
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· 27d ago
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$$I_1 = \frac{V}{R_1} = \frac{12}{4} = 3 A, \quad I_2 = \frac{12}{6} = 2 A$$
$$I_{total} = I_1 + I_2 = 5 A$$
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J
Thanks a ton, I was stuck on this exact problem for an hour.
RB
This is exactly the kind of step-by-step I needed. Respect.
R
Tip for others: you can verify the answer quickly by checking the units.
K
Tip for others: you can verify the answer quickly by checking the units.