A 4 - ? resistor is connected in parallel with a 12 - ? resistor and this combin
ID: 2277976 • Letter: A
Question
A 4-? resistor is connected in parallel with a 12-? resistor and this combination is connected to a 6-V DC power supply as shown in Figure 21-10. What is the current through the 12-? resistor? Please explain
0.5 A
3.0 A
2.5 A
1.5 A
2.0 A A 4-? resistor is connected in parallel with a 12-? resistor and this combination is connected to a 6-V DC power supply as shown in Figure 21-10. What is the current through the 12-? resistor?
Explanation / Answer
4 and12 are connected in parallelso efff resistance R = R1R2/R1+R2
Reff = 4*12/16 = 3 ohms
same volatge passes throguh ressitors in parallel combinatrion
so current across 12 ohms
i = V/R = 6/12
i = 0.5 Amps
option A