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

question 61

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 through 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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