A 60 $\Omega$ Resistor and a 3 $\Omega$ Resistor Are Connected in Parallel to a 1

question 25

Multiple Choice

A 6.0 $\Omega$ resistor and a 3.0 $\Omega$ resistor are connected in parallel to a 1.5 V battery of negligible internal resistance.What is the current in the 3.0 $\Omega$ resistor?

• A) 2.0 A
• B) 0.50 A
• C) 0.25 A
• D) 0.17 A
• E) 0.75 A

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