A 20-Ω Resistor and a 30-Ω Resistor Are Wired in Parallel

question 94

Short Answer

A 20-Ω resistor and a 30-Ω resistor are wired in parallel and connected to a 9.0-V battery.
a. How much current is drawn from the battery?
b. How much power is dissipated in the circuit?

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