Subjective Type

Find the current in each resistor in the circuit shown below :

Solution

$$R_1 = 6 \,ohm , R_2 = 4 \,ohm , V = 24 \,V$$

The two resistances are connected in parallel.
Current across $$R_1 = I_1 = V/R_1 = 24/6 = 4 \,amp$$

Current across $$R_2 = I_2 = V/R_2 = 24/4 = 6 \,amp$$

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