PhysicsCurrent electricityJAMB
In the circuit shown, the battery has negligible internal resistance. Find the current through the 6 Ω resistor.
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Answer: C. 1 A
The total current is 3 A, so the p.d. across the parallel pair is 3 × 2 = 6 V; current in 6 Ω = 6/6 = 1 A.
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