Three 40-W Resistors Are Connected in Parallel to a 12

question 17

Multiple Choice

Three 4.0-W resistors are connected in parallel to a 12.0-V battery.What is the current in any one of the resistors?

• A)16 A
• B)9.0 A
• C)3.0 A
• D)48 A

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