Three Resistors, with Values of 10 Ohms, 20 Ohms, and 30

question 1

Multiple Choice

Three resistors, with values of 10 ohms, 20 ohms, and 30 ohms, are connected in parallel and the circuit has a voltage of 120 volts with an amperage of 2.5 amps. The total current of the 20-ohm branch is ____ amps.

• A) 2.5
• B) 6
• C) 50
• D) 60

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Definitions:

Glycolysis

The metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose to pyruvate, generating energy in the form of ATP and NADH, and is the first step in cellular respiration.

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into carbon dioxide and water.

Acetyl CoA

A molecule that plays a key role in metabolism, serving as a substrate for the Krebs cycle in energy production.

Oxaloacetate

A four-carbon molecule that plays a significant role in the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle) and gluconeogenesis.