Resistors in Combination: Three Resistors Having Resistances of 4

question 3

Multiple Choice

Resistors in combination: Three resistors having resistances of 4.0 Ω, 6.0 Ω, and 10.0 Ω are connected in parallel. If the combination is connected in series with an ideal 12-V battery and a 2.0-Ω resistor, what is the current through the 10.0-Ω resistor?

• A) 0.59 A
• B) 2.7 A
• C) 6.4 A
• D) 11.2 A
• E) 16 A

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