Determine the Current in the 8

question 141

Multiple Choice

Determine the current in the 8.0-Ω resistor for the circuit shown in the figure. Assume that the batteries are ideal and that all numbers are accurate to two significant figures.

• A) 0.28 A
• B) 1.3 A
• C) 1.6 A
• D) 2.1 A

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