A 40-Ω Resistor Is Connected with a 12-Ω Resistor and Both

question 46

Multiple Choice

A 4.0-Ω resistor is connected with a 12-Ω resistor and both of these are connected across an ideal dc power supply with voltage V as shown in the figure. If the total current in this circuit is I = 2.0 A, what is the current through the 4.0-Ω resistor?

• A) 2.0 A
• B) 2.5 A
• C) 0.5 A
• D) 3.0 A
• E) 1.5 A

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