In a circuit with two resistors in parallel, if one resistor is 6Ω and the other is 3Ω, what is the total current flowing through the circuit when connected to a 12V battery?

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In a circuit with two resistors in parallel, if one resistor is 6Ω and the other is 3Ω, what is the total current flowing through the circuit when connected to a 12V battery?
  1. 2A
  2. 4A
  3. 6A
  4. 8A

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Q: In a circuit with two resistors in parallel, if one resistor is 6Ω and the other is 3Ω, what is the total current flowing through the circuit when connected to a 12V battery?
Solution: First, find the equivalent resistance: 1/R_eq = 1/6 + 1/3 = 1/2, R_eq = 2Ω. Then, I = V/R = 12V/2Ω = 6A.
Steps: 10

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