Four Resistors Are Connected Across an 8-V DC Battery as Shown

question 9

Multiple Choice

Four resistors are connected across an 8-V DC battery as shown in the figure.The current through the 9-Ω resistor is closest to

• A) 1 A.
• B) 0.7 A.
• C) 0.5 A.
• D) 0.9 A.
• E) 2 A.

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