JAMB - Physics (2010 - No. 43)

Three 4Ω resistors connected in parallel have a potential difference of 16 V applied across them. What is the total current in the circuit?
14 A
12 A
10 A
8 A

Explanation

1/R = 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4 = 3/4
R = 4/3
I = V/R
= 16
4/3

= 16 x 3
_4

= 12 A

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