Two Resistors of 15 and 30 Ω Are Connected in Parallel

question 99

Multiple Choice

Two resistors of 15 and 30 Ω are connected in parallel. If the combination is connected in series with a 9.0-V battery and a 20-Ω resistor, what is the current through the 15-Ω resistor?

• A)0.10 A
• B)0.13 A
• C)0.20 A
• D)0.26 A
• E)0.32 A

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