A 40-Ω Resistor Is Connected with a 12-Ω Resistor and This

question 78

Multiple Choice

A 4.0-Ω resistor is connected with a 12-Ω resistor and this combination is connected across an ideal dc power supply with V = 6.0 V, as shown in the figure. When a total current I flows from the power supply, what is the current through the 12-Ω resistor?

• A)1.5 A
• B)2.0 A
• C)2.5 A
• D)3.0 A
• E)0.50 A

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