JAMB Physics 2001 Question 22

Question 22

Current Electricity

In the diagram above, the current I is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.3/8 A
  2. B.9/11 A
  3. C.11/9 A
  4. D.8/3 A
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Answer: B (9/11 A)

Explanation

10 Ω and 5 Ω in parallel give 10/3 Ω. Total resistance = 3 + 1 + 10/3 = 22/3 Ω. With a 6 V cell, I = 6 ÷ 22/3 = 9/11 A.