Four 20- $\Omega$ Resistors Are Connected in Parallel and the Combination Is Connected

question 66

Multiple Choice

Four 20- $\Omega$ resistors are connected in parallel and the combination is connected to a 20-V emf device.The current in any one of the resistors is:

• A)0.25 A
• B)1.0 A
• C)4.0 A
• D)5.0 A
• E)100 A

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