A 22 -A Current Flows into a Parallel Combination Of 4.0

question 165

Multiple Choice

A 22 -A current flows into a parallel combination of $4.0 - \Omega , 6.0 - \Omega$ , and $12 - \Omega$ resistors. What current flows through the $12 - \Omega$ resistor?

• A) \(7.3 \mathrm {~A}\)
• B) \(3.7 \mathrm {~A}\)
• C) \(11 \mathrm {~A}\)
• D) \(18 \mathrm {~A}\)

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Hypothetical Syllogism

A deductive argument that contains two premises, at least one of which is a conditional statement.

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A type of logical argument in which the conclusion necessarily follows from the premises if they are true.

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