JAMB - Physics (1978 - No. 22)

Three 5 ohms resistors connected in parallel have a potential difference of 60v. applied across the combination. The current in each resistor is
4A
36A
12A
24A
10A

Explanation

since they are in parallel, the same voltage across

= I1 = I2 = I3

I1 = \(\frac{V}{R_1}\)

\(\frac{60}{5}\) = 12A

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