Three 30-Ω Resistors Are Connected in Parallel to a 12

question 37

Multiple Choice

Three 3.0-Ω resistors are connected in parallel to a 12.0-V battery.What is the current in any one of the resistors?

• A) 0.75 A
• B) 12 A
• C) 4.0 A
• D) 1.3 A

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