For the Circuit Shown in the Figure, the Current in the 8.0-Ω

question 139

Multiple Choice

For the circuit shown in the figure, the current in the 8.0-Ω resistor is 0.50A. What is the current in the 2.0-Ω resistor? All the numbers shown are accurate to two significant figures.

• A) 2.25 A
• B) 0.75 A
• C) 4.5 A
• D) 9.5 A
• E) 6.4 A

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