In a circuit with two resistors in parallel, if one resistor is 4Ω and the other is 12Ω, what is the total current flowing through the circuit when connected to a 24V battery?

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In a circuit with two resistors in parallel, if one resistor is 4Ω and the other is 12Ω, what is the total current flowing through the circuit when connected to a 24V battery?
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  3. 4A
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Q: In a circuit with two resistors in parallel, if one resistor is 4Ω and the other is 12Ω, what is the total current flowing through the circuit when connected to a 24V battery?
Solution: First, find the equivalent resistance: 1/R_eq = 1/4 + 1/12 = 1/3. R_eq = 3Ω. Then, I = V/R = 24V / 3Ω = 8A.
Steps: 10

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